Fulton Kuykendall (born June 10, 1953)
is a former
NFL football player. He is a graduate from the
University of California, Los Angeles
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who played pro football from 1975–1985 for the
Atlanta Falcons. The lanky 6-4 225 lb Kuykendall started primarily at inside linebacker for the Falcons from 1975–1983, making the Pro Football Weekly All-NFC Team in 1978.
Nicknamed "Kaptain Krazy" by his teammates, Kuykendall was known for his apparent disregard for his body, launching himself into opposing blockers and ball carriers with fervor. Kuykendall was a member of the famed
1977 Atlanta Falcons "Grits Blitz" defense, which was notable for allowing the fewest points in a season (129) during the Super Bowl era. As a result, that Falcons defense lives on in NFL lore as one of the top NFL Defenses of All-Time.
References
1953 births
Living people
American football linebackers
UCLA Bruins football players
Atlanta Falcons players
San Francisco 49ers players
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