John Andrews (American football)
| No. 81, 88, 36 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Position: | Tight End, Running Back | ||||||||||||||||
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| Born: | November 2, 1948 Indianapolis, Indiana | ||||||||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 227 lb (103 kg) | ||||||||||||||||
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| High school: | Shortridge (IN) | ||||||||||||||||
| College: | Indiana | ||||||||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1971 / Round: 5 / Pick: 130 | ||||||||||||||||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||||||||||||
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John Milton Andrews (born November 2, 1948) is a former American football tight end and running back who played three seasons, for the Baltimore Colts and San Diego Chargers.
Early life[]
John Andrews was born on November 2, 1948 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He went to high school at Shortridge High School.
College career[]
He went to college at Indiana. He did not play football in 1968 or in 1969. In 1970 he had 36 catches for 417 yards and two touchdowns.[1] In 1971 he had 29 receptions for 268 yards and one touchdown. He also had one rush for 18 yards.[1]
Professional career[]
Baltimore Colts[]
Andrews was drafted in the 5th round (130) of the 1971 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Colts. He did not play for them that season.
San Diego Chargers[]
In 1972, he was traded to the San Diego Chargers. He only appeared in week one; a 3–34 loss against the San Francisco 49ers.[2] He wore number 81 for the Chargers.
Baltimore Colts (second stint)[]
In 1973, he was signed by the team that drafted him, the Baltimore Colts. From week 1 to week three he did not have any statistics. In week 4 he had his first stat; a 13-yard kickoff return.[2] In week 8 he had a one-yard touchdown catch.[2] He only had one catch in the 1973 season. In 1974, he had 5 rushes for 6 yards.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers[]
In 1976, he signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers but was released before the first pre-season game.[3]
References[]
- ^ a b "John Andrews College Stats". www.sports-reference.com.
- ^ a b c "John Andrews Career Gamelog". www.pro-football-reference.com.
- ^ "John Andrews TE 87 - BUCPOWER.COM". bucpower.com.
- 1948 births
- Living people
- American football running backs
- American football tight ends
- Baltimore Colts players
- Indiana Hoosiers football players
- Players of American football from Indianapolis
- San Diego Chargers players
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers players