Craig Erickson
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Craig Erickson | |
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Position(s): Quarterback |
Jersey #(s): 7 |
Born: May 17, 1969 Boynton Beach, Florida |
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Career Information | |
Year(s): 1992–1999 | |
NFL Draft: 1992 / Round: 4 / Pick: 86 | |
College: University of Miami | |
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Career Stats | |
TD-INT | 41-38 |
Yards | 7,625 |
QB Rating | 74.3 |
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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 |
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