Gene Killian Explained

Number:60
Position:Guard
Birth Date:22 September 1952
Birth Place:Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lb:250
High School:Brandon (FL)
College:Tennessee
Draftyear:1974
Draftround:16
Draftpick:413
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:7
Pfr:KillGe20

Lowell Eugene Killian (born September 22, 1952) is a former American football offensive guard in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at the University of Tennessee.

Early years

Killian attended Brandon High School, where he practiced football and track.[1]

He accepted a football scholarship from the University of Tennessee.[2] As a junior, he was named a starter at offensive tackle.

As a senior, he was the starter at left tackle, before being lost for the season with a knee injury he suffered in the fourth game against the University of Kansas.[3] He was replaced with Paul Johnson who was moved from center.

In track, he competed in the shot put.

Professional career

Dallas Cowboys

Killian was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the 16th round (413th overall) of the 1974 NFL draft.[4] He was a backup offensive guard. He was considered to be a very good athlete, in the season finale against the Oakland Raiders, he tackled linebacker Phil Villapiano from behind, after he returned a Cowboys fumble 27 yards. He was waived on August 13, 1975.[5]

San Diego Chargers

On August 13, 1975, he was claimed off waivers by the San Diego Chargers.[6] On August 19, he was released after failing his physical examination.[7]

New Orleans Saints

In 1976, he was signed as a free agent by the New Orleans Saints. He was released on September 7.[8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Purks . Scott . January 22, 1999 . Toph award caps Godsey's week . January 27, 2024 . Tampa Bay Times . en.
  2. Web site: July 2, 2012 . Vols Jersey Countdown #60 . February 16, 2019 . Tennessee Volunteers Athletics.
  3. Web site: October 9, 1973 . Tennessee Changes Forced by Injuries . February 16, 2019 . The Tennessean. Newspapers.com.
  4. Web site: 1974 NFL Draft Listing . January 27, 2024 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  5. Web site: August 14, 1975 . Dallas Cowboys . February 16, 2019 . San Antonio Express. Newspapers.com.
  6. Web site: August 14, 1975 . Transactions . February 16, 2019 . The Delta Democrat Times. Newspapers.com.
  7. Web site: August 20, 1975 . Transactions . February 16, 2019 . Redlands Daily Facts. Newspapers.com.
  8. Web site: September 8, 1976 . Transactions . February 16, 2019 . El Paso Times. Newspapers.com.