James Stewart (American football)

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James Stewart
Date of birth: December 27, 1971 (1971-12-27) (age 36)
Place of birth: Flag of the United States Morristown, Tennessee
Career information
Position(s): Running Back
Jersey №: 33, 34
College: Tennessee
NFL Draft: 1995 / Round: 1 / Pick 19
Organizations
 As player:
1995-1999
2000-2003
Jacksonville Jaguars
Detroit Lions
Stats at NFL.com

James Ottis Stewart (born December 27, 1971 in Morristown, Tennessee) known as "Little Man," is a former professional American football running back who was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 1st round (19th overall) of the 1995 NFL Draft. A 6'1", 226 lbs. running back from the University of Tennessee, Stewart played in 9 NFL seasons from 1995-2003. However, he was injured and did not play in 2003, and never played again due to injuries. During the 2000 season, he rushed for a career high 1,184 yards and 10 touchdowns in his first year playing for the Detroit Lions. He wore number 33 while he played at the University of Tennessee and while at the Jaguars. He wore number 34 while playing for the Detroit Lions.