Wally Pesuit

Walter George "Wally" Pesuit (born March 4, 1954) is a former American football offensive and defensive lineman in the National Football League. He played college football at the University of Kentucky.

Early years

Pesuit attended Wintersville High School, where he was an All-state offensive tackle and a wrestling champion in the Ohio Valley Conference.

He accepted a scholarship to play college football at the University of Kentucky from 1973 through 1975. He was co-captain and a starting offensive tackle of the 1975 Kentucky Wildcats football team.

Professional career

Dallas Cowboys

Pesuit was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the fifth round (151st overall) of the 1976 NFL Draft. He was waived on August 23.

Atlanta Falcons

He was claimed off waivers by the Atlanta Falcons who used him on the defensive line, before being released after one game on November 3, 1976, to make room for linebacker Jim Cope.

Miami Dolphins

On December 6, 1976, he was sgined by the Miami Dolphins. He was a backup who played different positions along the offensive line. He was cut on August 21, 1979.

Detroit Lions

Pesuit was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Lions to replace Larry Tearry who abruptly left the team. That season, he started 5 games at center. He was released on August 26, 1980. He was later re-signed during the season and released on November 6, to make room for Rod Walters.

Chicago Blitz (USFL)

In 1983, he signed with the Chicago Blitz of the United States Football League.

Jacksonville Bulls

The Jacksonville Bulls selected him from the Chicago Blitz roster in the 1983 USFL Expansion Draft. In 1984, Pesuit played all 18 games as the Bulls' long snapper and a reserve offensive lineman.