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Born: June 9, 1962, Van, TX
Height: 6-04 Weight: 220
College: Stephen F. Austin University
Acquired: Gamblers' 19th selection in the 1984 USFL open draft, chosen
in the 16th round (332nd player overall)
Pro Bio: Gamblers all-time leading rusher who saw extensive
action both seasons... Chosen to the 1984 USFL All-Rookie Team selected by Pro Football Weekly... Played in all 18 games,
starting the last ten following an injury to Sam Harrell... Set a USFL single-game rushing record against the Denver Gold
with 208 yards on June 3... Gained an amazing 1,003 yards for the season after tallying just 18 yards the first seven games...
Had five games over 100 yards rushing... Scored ten rushing touchdowns in the last 11 games, 11 TDs overall... Also caught
24 passes for 301 yards... Strong blocker, which was a bonus in the Gamblers pass-oriented offense.
College Bio:
Selected to the All-LSC second team in 1982 after ranking tenth among conference receivers... Third leading receiver on Lumberjack
squad in 1982 with 26 catches for 260 yards... Team's third leading pass catcher in 1983 with 22 receptions for 209 yards
and one TD... Top returning tight end in LSC in 1983... 4.6 speed in 40... Transferred from Henderson County Junior College
where he was a two-year starter.
Houston-Gamblers.com Fun Fact: Was converted from a tight end to running
back by Gambler coaches upon his arrival to training camp in 1984.
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