Dave Drechsler (born July 18, 1960) is a former

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in the

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. In the

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, Drechsler was drafted in the second round by the Green Bay Packers and played two seasons with the team. He played at the collegiate level at the

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. Drechsler played a total of 32 games over two seasons, all with the Green Bay Packers. In his rookie season, he started 12 games for the Packers, all at the Left Guard position.

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1960 births Green Bay Packers players American football offensive guards University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill alumni North Carolina Tar Heels football players Living people {{offensive-lineman-1960s-stub

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