Freeman McNeil

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Freeman McNeil
Date of birth April 22, 1959
Place of birth Jackson, Mississippi
Position(s) RB
College UCLA
NFL Draft 1981 / Round 1 (3rd overall)
Statistics
Team(s)
1981-1992 New York Jets

Freeman McNeil (born April 22, 1959 in Jackson, Mississippi) was a former American professional football player who was selected by the New York Jets in the 1st round (3rd overall) of the 1981 NFL Draft. A 5'11", 214 lbs. running back from UCLA, McNeil played in 12 NFL seasons for the Jets from 1981-1992. He currently ranks second in Jets team history in rushing yards. In 1982, McNeil led the NFL in rushing with 786 yards. He is one of a few running backs in NFL history to average 4.0 yards per carry in every season he played.

[edit] Career rushing stats

  • 144 Games
  • 1,798 Attempts
  • 8,074 Yards
  • 4.5 Avg.
  • 38 Touchdowns
  • 3 children

[edit] Career receiving stats

  • 295 Receptions
  • 2,961 Yards
  • 10.0 Avg.
  • 12 Touchdowns

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