James Earl Weatherford (born August 16, 1946) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL).
He played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers.
[1][2] Weatherford was selected by the Falcons in the 15th round of the 1969 NFL draft.
[3] In Week 5 of the 1969 season, he had a 74-yard defensive fumble return for a touchdown in a victory over the San Francisco 49ers.
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