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52
Games
3
Pass TD
2,469
Rush Yards
11
Rush TD
81
Receptions
819
Rec Yards
Craig James is a former running back out of SMU, selected by the New England Patriots with the 187th overall pick (round 7) in the 1983 NFL Draft. He played 52 regular-season games from 1983 to 1988. He was named to 1 Pro Bowl.
Draft Details
Craig James Career Stats
- 1× Pro Bowl selection.
- Primary starter for 3 seasons.
- Ranks 10th in the 1983 draft class in rushing yards (2,469).
Career Totals
| Games | Pass Yds | Pass TD | INT Thrown | Rush Yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | 26 | 3 | 1 | 2,469 | 11 | 81 | 819 | 2 |
Career span: 1983–1988.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
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| 1 | 1 |  BAL |
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| 1 | 2 |  LA |
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| 1 | 3 |  SEA |
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| 1 | 4 |  DEN |
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G |  Northwestern |
| 1 | 5 |  LAC |
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| 1 | 5 |  SD |
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| 1 | 6 |  CHI |
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| 1 | 7 |  KC |
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QB | Penn State |
| 1 | 8 |  PHI |
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FB |  Mississippi State |
| 1 | 9 |  HOU |
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C |  USC |
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