[1] He played college football at New Mexico and was selected by the Houston Oilers in the fourth round of the 1980 NFL draft.
In his junior season, Combs caught 21 passes, tied for the most among Lobos receivers that year.
[3] Combs was selected in the fourth round by the Houston Oilers in the 1980 NFL draft, but did not play for the team.
[4] He was claimed by the St. Louis Cardinals on August 29, 1980, and made the final roster in part because the team did not have a veteran tight end.
[7] Combs joined the Boston Breakers for the United States Football League’s inaugural 1983 season.