Jim Weatherford

James Earl Weatherford (born August 16, 1946) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers.^[1][2] Weatherford was selected by the Falcons in the 15th round of the 1969 NFL draft with the 366th overall pick.^[3] In Week 5 of the 1969 season, he had a 74-yard defensive fumble return for a touchdown in a victory over the San Francisco 49ers.^[4]

Jim Weatherford

No. 45
Position:	Defensive back
Personal information
Born:	(1946-08-16) August 16, 1946 (age 78) Athens, Georgia, U.S.
Height:	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:	186 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school:	Dalton (Dalton, Georgia)
College:	Tennessee
NFL draft:	1969: 15th round, 366th pick
Career history
Atlanta Falcons (1969)
Career highlights and awards
First-team All-American (1968) First-team All-SEC (1968)
Stats at Pro Football Reference