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Ken Bernich

Kenneth Overton Bernich is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He graduated from Archbishop Shaw High School in Marrero, Louisiana. Bernich played college football for the Auburn Tigers, earning consensus All-American honors in 1974. He was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the fourth round of the 1975 NFL draft. He played for the Jets in 1975.

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PositionLinebacker
Personal information
Born (1951-09-06) September 6, 1951
Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High schoolArchbishop Shaw (Marrero, Louisiana)
CollegeAuburn
NFL draft1975: 4th round, 101st overall pick
Career history
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Career NFL statistics
Games played5
Games started0
Fumble recoveries1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Kenneth Overton Bernich (born September 6, 1951) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He graduated from Archbishop Shaw High School in Marrero, Louisiana. Bernich played college football for the Auburn Tigers, earning consensus All-American honors in 1974. He was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the fourth round (101st overall pick) of the 1975 NFL draft. He played for the Jets in 1975.

After playing pro football, he became a high school football coach and a member of the All-Sports Association in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

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