Fred Dryer

Bio

Fred Dryer began his football career at his high school in Lawndale, California. He played at El Camino Junior College and followed with two years at San Diego State, 1967-68. Dryer was 6 feet, 6 inches in height, weighed 238 pounds, and starred as a defensive end. He had great speed, a hurtling, slashing style that earned him a spot on the Little All-America team of 1968. He played in the East-West Shrine Game, the Hula Bowl, and the 1969 College All-Star Game. In 1967, San Diego State went 10-1 and beat San Francisco State in the Camellia Bowl. In 1968, the record was 9-0-1. The head coach was Don Coryell, and Dryer was recruited by the defensive coordinator, John Madden. San Diego State was in Division I-AA (FCS) at that time. Dryer played 13 years as a pro with the New York Giants and Los Angeles Rams. He became a star actor, the main character in the NBC television drama "Hunter." Dryer was Rick Hunter, a homicide detective.

Career Highlights

• 1968 First Team All-America (College Div.)