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Craig James (running back)

Jesse Craig James (born January 2, 1961) is an American former professional football player and sports commentator. He was a running back for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL) and for the Washington Federals of the United States Football League (USFL). He then became a commentator for the ABC and ESPN television networks.…

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Born
(1961-01-02) January 2, 1961 (age 65) Jacksonville, Texas, U.S.
College
SMU (1979–1982)
High school
Stratford (Houston, Texas)
Listed height
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight
215 lb (98 kg)
NFL draft
1983 (7th round, 187th overall pick)

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Radio and television career

Texas Tech controversy

Politics

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Craig James (running back)

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Craig James (running back)

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Rushing attempts · 2
Craig James (running back) → 585, Rushing attempts585Rushing yards2,469Rushing touchdowns11Receptions81Receiving yards819Receiving touchdowns2Stats at Pro Football Reference
Born · 1
Craig James (running back) → (1961-01-02) January 2, 1961 (age 65) Jacksonville, Texas, U.S.
College · 1
Craig James (running back) → SMU (1979–1982)
High school · 1
Craig James (running back) → Stratford (Houston, Texas)
Listed height · 1
Craig James (running back) → 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight · 1
Craig James (running back) → 215 lb (98 kg)
NFL draft · 1
Craig James (running back) → 1983 (7th round, 187th overall pick)
Position · 1
Craig James (running back) → Running back
Receiving touchdowns · 1
Craig James (running back) → 2
Receiving yards · 1
Craig James (running back) → 819

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Craig James (running back)Born(1961-01-02) January 2, 1961 (age 65) Jacksonville, Texas, U.S.1.00infobox
Craig James (running back)CollegeSMU (1979–1982)1.00infobox
Craig James (running back)High schoolStratford (Houston, Texas)1.00infobox
Craig James (running back)Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)1.00infobox
Craig James (running back)Listed weight215 lb (98 kg)1.00infobox
Craig James (running back)NFL draft1983 (7th round, 187th overall pick)1.00infobox
Craig James (running back)PositionRunning back1.00infobox
Craig James (running back)Receiving touchdowns21.00infobox
Craig James (running back)Receiving yards8191.00infobox
Craig James (running back)Receptions811.00infobox
Craig James (running back)Rushing attemptsRushing attempts585Rushing yards2,469Rushing touchdowns11Receptions81Receiving yards819Receiving touchdowns2Stats at Pro Football Reference1.00infobox
Craig James (running back)Rushing attempts5851.00infobox
Craig James (running back)Rushing touchdowns111.00infobox
Craig James (running back)Rushing yards2,4691.00infobox

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