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James McAlister is a former running back out of UCLA, selected by the Las Vegas Raiders with the 148th overall pick (round 6) in the 1974 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Southern California Sun, Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots.
Draft Details
James McAlister Career Stats
- First-team All-Pac-8 (1972)
Career Totals
| Rushing yards | Average | Touchdowns |
|---|---|---|
| 677 | 3.6 | 5 |
Career History
- Southern California Sun (1974)
- Philadelphia Eagles (1975–1976)
- New England Patriots (1978)
Born: Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. · Height: 6-3 · Weight: 240 lb
Draft Class Context
James McAlister was the 29th of 48 RBs selected in the 1974 draft. The 148th overall pick has been used 55 times in draft history. UCLA had 10 players drafted in 1974, among them Bill Sandifer and Fred McNeill. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.
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