Dallas Cowboys (first stint) Welch was selected by the
Dallas Cowboys in the ninth round (230th overall) of the
1969 NFL/AFL draft. As a rookie, he was the fastest
running back in
training camp, but was waived and signed to the
taxi squad, before being promoted to the roster on November 13. On September 13,
1970, he was waived to make room for
linebacker Fred Whittingham.
New Orleans Saints On September 15,
1970, he was claimed off waivers by the
New Orleans Saints, before being cut after one game on September 22, to make room for rookie
running back Vic Nyvall.
Dallas Cowboys (second stint) On October 14,
1970, he was signed to the Cowboys'
taxi squad, before being activated to play in 8 games. He is best remembered for his play against the
San Francisco 49ers in the 1970
NFC Championship game, when he had 5 carries for 27 yards while giving
Walt Garrison a breather. In
1971, he earned a ring as a member of the
Super Bowl VI-winning
Dallas Cowboys, under coach
Tom Landry. He was released on September 6,
1972.
Kansas City Chiefs On November 22,
1972, he was signed by the
Kansas City Chiefs. He was cut on August 7,
1973, and signed to the
taxi squad.
New England Patriots On October 24,
1973, Welch was claimed off waivers by the
New England Patriots. He was placed on the
injured reserve list on December 5. He was released on August 16,
1974, after failing his physical examination. He finished his
NFL career with 83 rushing yards and 7 receiving yards. ==References==