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144
Games
8,074
Rush Yards
38
Rush TD
295
Receptions
2,961
Rec Yards
12
Rec TD
Freeman McNeil is a former running back out of UCLA, selected by the New York Jets with the 3rd overall pick (round 1) in the 1981 NFL Draft. He played 144 regular-season games from 1981 to 1992. He was named to 3 Pro Bowls.
Draft Details
Freeman McNeil Career Stats
- 3× Pro Bowl selection, 1× first-team All-Pro.
- Primary starter for 8 seasons.
- Ranks 1st in the 1981 draft class in rushing yards (8,074).
Career Totals
| Games | Pass Yds | Pass TD | Rush Yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 144 | 5 | 1 | 8,074 | 38 | 295 | 2,961 | 12 |
Career span: 1981–1992.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
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| 1 | 1 |  NO |
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| 1 | 2 |  NYG |
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| 11 | 2 |  NE |
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