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Lionel James is a former running back out of Auburn, selected by the Los Angeles Chargers with the 118th overall pick (round 5) in the 1984 NFL Draft. He played 67 regular-season games from 1984 to 1988.
Draft Details
Lionel James Career Stats
- Primary starter for 2 seasons.
- Ranks 7th in the 1984 draft class in receiving yards (2,278).
Career Totals
| Games | INT Thrown | Rush Yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67 | 1 | 1,062 | 4 | 209 | 2,278 | 10 |
Career span: 1984–1988.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
Draft Class Context
Lionel James was the 20th of 37 RBs selected in the 1984 draft. The 118th overall pick has been used 58 times in draft history. Its most productive selection was Mark Brunell in 1993, who played 110 games. Auburn had 8 players drafted in 1984, among them Chris Woods and Doug Smith. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.
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