The 1965 San Jose State Spartans football team represented San Jose State College—now known as San Jose State University—as an independent during the 1965 NCAA University Division football season. Led by first-year head coach Harry Anderson, the Spartans compiled a record of 5–5 and were outscored by opponents 192 to 184. The team played home games at Spartan Stadium in San Jose, California.
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Team players in the NFL/AFL The following San Jose State players were selected in the 1966 NFL draft.
Player Position Round Overall NFL team Fred Heron Defensive tackle, defensive end 3 45 Green Bay Packers Mel Tom Defensive end 6 89 Philadelphia Eagles Ralph Wenzel Guard 11 168 Green Bay Packers Saint Saffold Split end, wide receiver 15 222 San Francisco 49ers Charley Harraway Running back 18 273 Cleveland Browns
The following San Jose State players were selected in the 1966 American Football League draft. Player Position Round Overall AFL team Saint Saffold Split end, wide receiver RS7 62 San Diego Chargers Mel Tom Defensive end RS9 80 Oakland Raiders Charley Harraway Running back 14 244 Kansas City Chiefs
The following finished their San Jose State career in 1965, were not drafted, but played in the AFL. Player Position First AFL team John Travis Fullback San Diego Chargers
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