RB · New England Patriots
Craig James
Age 65 · 183 cm (6'0") · 98 kg · Born Jan 2, 1961 · SMU
NFL career
1984
debut year
1988
last season
5
seasons
—
jersey
College: SMU
1983 NFL Draft
Rd 7
round
#187
overall pick
NWE
drafted by
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Career badges
Retired
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1983 NFL Draft · Round 7 class
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#169
#170
#171
#172
#173
#176
#177
#178
#178
#178
Alvin Moore
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#170
Herkie Walls
WR · HOU
#171
Jeff Simmons
WR · RAM
#172
Myron Dupree
DB · DEN
#173
Ken Thomas
RB · KAN
#174
#175
Anthony Edgar
PHI
Gary Moten
LB · SFO
#176
Rocky Belk
WR · CLE
#177
Sam Merriman
LB · SEA
#178
Perry Williams
CB · NYG
#178
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RB · NYG
#178
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RB peers of the era
Other RBs who debuted within five seasons of Craig James.
Born on January 2
Horst Muhlmann
1940 · Philadelphia Eagles
Pat Fischer
1940 · Washington Commanders
Marv Fleming
1942 · Miami Dolphins
Mike Hull
1945 · Washington Commanders
Calvin Hill
1947 · Cleveland Browns
Leonard Fairley
1951 · Buffalo Bills
Hal Stringert
1952 · Los Angeles Chargers
Dave Gallagher
1952 · Detroit Lions