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Earl Campbell is a former running back out of Texas, selected by the Houston Texans with the 1st overall pick (round 1) in the 1978 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Houston Oilers and New Orleans Saints.
Draft Details
Earl Campbell Career Stats
- NFL Most Valuable Player (1979)
- 3× NFL Offensive Player of the Year (1978–1980)
- NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (1978)
- 3× First-team All-Pro (1978–1980)
- 5× Pro Bowl (1978–1981, 1983)
- Joe F. Carr Trophy (1978)
- 3× NFL rushing yards leader (1978–1980)
- 2× NFL rushing touchdowns leader (1979, 1980)
Career Totals
| Rushing yards | Rushing average | Rushing touchdowns | Receptions | Receiving yards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9,407 | 4.3 | 74 | 121 | 806 |
Career History
- Houston Oilers (1978–1984)
- New Orleans Saints (1984–1985)
Born: Tyler, Texas, U.S. · Height: 5-11
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| 1 | 2 |  KC |
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| 1 | 3 |  NO |
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WR |  Florida |
| 1 | 5 |  BUF |
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| 1 | 6 |  GB |
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WR |  Stanford |
| 1 | 7 |  SF |
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TE |  Notre Dame |
| 1 | 8 |  CIN |
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NT | Notre Dame |
| 1 | 9 |  SEA |
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DB |  Memphis |
| 1 | 10 |  NYG |
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OT | Stanford |
| 1 | 11 |  DET |
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CB | Notre Dame |
| 10 | 1 |  HOU |
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WR | Sam Houston State |
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