James Joseph (American football)

James Joseph
No. 32, 36
PositionRunning back
Personal information
Born (1967-10-28) October 28, 1967
Phenix City, Alabama, U.S.
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High schoolCentral/Phenix City (AL)
CollegeAuburn
NFL draft1991: 7th round, 187th overall pick
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards823
Rushing average3.3
Rushing touchdowns4
Receptions102
Receiving yards817
Receiving touchdowns3
Stats at Pro Football Reference

James Joseph Jr. (born October 28, 1967) is an American former professional football running back in the National Football League (NFL).

He attended Auburn University, and was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the seventh round of the 1991 NFL draft.[1] In his rookie year Joseph was the Eagles' leading rusher with 440 yards.[2] After four seasons with the Eagles, in 1995, Joseph joined the Cincinnati Bengals, where he played one season.

Personal life

Joseph later taught Physical Education in August 2021 at LEAD Academy-Montgomery AL. He is still teaching today as of August 2022.

References

  1. ^ "1991 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
  2. ^ Posnanski, Joe (December 17, 2011). "Hollas and Tebow". Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on January 7, 2012. Retrieved December 18, 2011.