David Walter LaFary (born January 13, 1955) is a former American football tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for the New Orleans Saints. LaFary attended Purdue University, and played tackle for La Salle High School.[1]
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| Position: | Offensive tackle | ||||||
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| Born: | January 13, 1955 Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. | ||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 280 lb (127 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | La Salle (OH) | ||||||
| College: | Purdue | ||||||
| NFL draft: | 1977 / Round: 5 / Pick: 118 | ||||||
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Lafary was up for anything — lining up at left tackle for most of his career, or switching to right guard for a season. He didn’t make a fuss about not getting featured on the starting unit, with just 58 starts in 109 career games. Fifth-round draft picks had to be. His willingness to move around the line and relative success from different positions did a lot to build trust with the coaching staff, and it helped Lafary stick around for a long time.