Craig Erickson

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Craig Erickson
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Position(s):
Quarterback
Jersey #(s):
7
Born: May 17, 1969 (1969-05-17) (age 39)
Boynton Beach, Florida
Career Information
Year(s): 19921999
NFL Draft: 1992 / Round: 4 / Pick: 86
College: University of Miami
Professional Teams
Career Stats
TD-INT     41-38
Yards     7,625
QB Rating     74.3
Stats at NFL.com
Career Highlights and Awards

Craig Neil Erickson (born May 17, 1969 in Boynton Beach, Florida), was a former professional American football player who was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 4th round of the 1992 NFL Draft.

A 6'2", 200 lbs. quarterback from the University of Miami who was the starting QB on Miami's 1989 National Championship squad, Erickson played in 7 NFL seasons from 1992-1997 and 1999. His best year as a pro came during the 1993 season for the Buccaneers when he threw for over 3,000 yards and 18 touchdowns. He is now a yacht salesman in Miami.

Erickson is known as one of the few professional athletes outside of baseball who came back from Tommy John surgery.

Preceded by
Vinny Testaverde
Tampa Bay Buccaneers starting quarterbacks
1993-1994
Succeeded by
Trent Dilfer
Preceded by
Steve Walsh
Miami Hurricanes starting quarterbacks
1989-1990
Succeeded by
Gino Torretta