Farber was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the seventh round, with the 181st overall pick, of the 1970 NFL draft.[5] On August 11, he left the team during training camp to straighten out his U.S. draft status.[6] However, he returned several days later.[7][8] On September 19, a day before the start of the regular season, it was reported that Farber had been activated. [9] He played in three games for Vikings that year before being moved to the team's taxi squad.[5][10] He was released from the taxi squad on October 29, 1970.[11]
On November 10, 1970, it was reported that Farber had signed with the New Orleans Saints.[12] He was promoted to the active roster on November 21 and played in five games for the Saints that year.[13][5] On July 10, 1971, Farber suffered a leg injury on the first day of training camp.[14] He then left the team the next day.[15]
References
^ abc"Hap Farber". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved January 29, 2025.
