John Settle

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John Settle
Date of birth: June 2, 1965 (1965-06-02) (age 43)
Place of birth: Flag of the United States Reidsville, North Carolina
Career information
Position(s): Running Back
Jersey №: 44
College: Appalachian State
Organizations
 As player:
1987-1990 Atlanta Falcons
Career highlights and Awards
Pro Bowls: 1
Stats at DatabaseFootball.com

John R. Settle (born June 2, 1965 in Reidsville, North Carolina), is a former professional American football player. A 5'9", 207-lb. undrafted running back from Appalachian State University, Settle played for the Atlanta Falcons from 1987-1990. During the 1988 NFL season, he was selected to the 1988 Pro Bowl after rushing for a career high 1,024 yards and 7 touchdowns. He was the first undrafted running back in NFL history to rush for over 1,000 yards in a season.

Settle is currently the running backs coach at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

While at Appalachian State, Settle was a founding member of the Pi Nu Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc...