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Albert Connell is a former wide receiver out of Texas A&M; Trinity Valley CC, selected by the Washington Commanders with the 115th overall pick (round 4) in the 1997 NFL Draft. He played 61 regular-season games from 1997 to 2001. From 1999 on, he played for the Washington Redskins and New Orleans Saints.
Draft Details
Albert Connell Career Stats
- Primary starter for 2 seasons.
- Ranks 8th in the 1997 draft class in receiving yards (2,674).
- Best statistical season: 1999 with WAS (1,132 receiving yards).
Career Totals
| Games | Rush Yds | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | 17 | 150 | 2,674 | 16 |
Receiving
| Season | Team | G | Tgt | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | WAS | 15 | 121 | 62 | 1,132 | 7 |
| 2000 | WAS | 16 | 101 | 39 | 762 | 3 |
| 2001 | NO | 11 | 28 | 12 | 191 | 2 |
| Since 1999 | 42 | 250 | 113 | 2,085 | 12 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Season-by-season detail is available from 1999 on; career totals above cover the full career.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
Draft Class Context
Albert Connell was the 11th of 22 WRs selected in the 1997 draft. The 115th overall pick has been used 58 times in draft history. Texas A&M had 5 players drafted in 1997, among them Brandon Mitchell and Calvin Collins.
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