Ray Preston (American football)

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Ray Preston
No. 52
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1954-01-25) January 25, 1954 (age 70)
Lawrence, Massachusetts, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:218 lb (99 kg)
Career information
High school:Lawrence (MA)
College:Syracuse
NFL draft:1976 / Round: 11 / Pick: 295
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Sacks:2.0
Interceptions:6
Fumble recoveries:4
Player stats at PFR

Raymond Preston (born January 25, 1954) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for nine years (1976–1984) with the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). Preston played college football at Syracuse University, where he earned All-American honors in 1975 and was a team captain.[1] He was drafted in the eleventh round of the 1976 NFL Draft by the Chargers.

His son, Duke Preston, was an offensive lineman for the Dallas Cowboys.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "UT, Aggies Each Have Two On Coaches' A-A". Valley Morning Star. AP. November 26, 1975. p. 8. Retrieved May 18, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.