Career
Dave Preston was drafted by the New England Patriots in the 12th round (333rd overall) of the 1977 NFL Draft, but played his entire six-year career in Denver. Dave started 35 of 76 games, rushing for 1,793 yards and 10 touchdowns on 479 carries. He also caught 161 passes for 1,423 yards and 3 touchdowns.
On Special Teams, he returned 18 punts for an 8.5 average and 26 kickoffs for a 23.0 yard average.
In 684 touches, Preston fumbled 15 times, recovering 4 of them (1 every 622 touches). "Sarge" earned the Special Team"s Most Valuable Player his Rookie season, and his most productive year came in 1981 when he combined for 1,150 yards rushing and receiving.
During his years with the Broncos Dave was also very active in community activities, serving as Colorado Sports Chairman for Muscular Dystrophy.
