Riley Gunnels

John Riley Gunnels, Jr.
Born: August 24, 1937
Atlanta, GA USA
Deceased: December 9, 2024
Position: DT-DE
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 253
College: Georgia
High School: Calhoun (GA)
Career: 1960-1966
Drafted: 1959 in Round 10, #115 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers

Riley Gunnels played from 1960 to 1966 during his career with the Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers. Gunnels intercepted 1 passes for 2 yards in his career.


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Interceptions:

Year Team No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
1966NFL Pittsburgh Steelers122.00
Totals122.00

Defense and Fumbles:


Playing Career:

Year League Team GP GS
1960NFLPhiladelphia Eagles120
1961NFLPhiladelphia Eagles142
1962NFLPhiladelphia Eagles1414
1963NFLPhiladelphia Eagles92
1964NFLPhiladelphia Eagles146
1965NFLPittsburgh Steelers1413
1966NFLPittsburgh Steelers149


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