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John Bostic

Jonathan Earl Bostic Sr. is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back who played for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL) from 1985 to 1987. He played college football for the Bethune–Cookman Wildcats. He was selected 149th overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the sixth round of the 1985 NFL draft.

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PositionDefensive back
Personal information
Born (1962-10-06) October 6, 1962
Titusville, Florida, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Listed weight175 lb (79 kg)
Career information
High schoolAstronaut (Titusville)
CollegeBethune–Cookman
NFL draft1985: 6th round, 149th overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jonathan Earl Bostic Sr. (born October 6, 1962) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back who played for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL) from 1985 to 1987. He played college football for the Bethune–Cookman Wildcats.1 He was selected 149th overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the sixth round of the 1985 NFL draft.2

Bostic's son, Jon, also played in the NFL.3

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