MOBILE, Ala. (AP) – Donald Reese, a former Miami Dolphins first-round draft choice, died of liver cancer. He was 52.

Reese died Thursday night at a hospital in Baldwin County, near his hometown of Mobile, said his daughter, Dawn Reese.

Reese, a defensive lineman from Jackson State, was drafted 26th overall in 1974.

He played for the Dolphins from 1974-76, then played three seasons with New Orleans from 1978-80. He finished his career with the San Diego Chargers in 1981. He played 88 games in his NFL career.

Reese was recently selected for induction to the Jackson State Hall of Fame.

He is survived by his wife, Paulette, and five children. Funeral services will be held in Mobile next week.

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