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American gridiron football player (born 1959)

American football player
Donnie Craft
No. 40, 18
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born: (1959-11-19) November 19, 1959 (age 65)
Panama City, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:206 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:A. Crawford Mosley
(Lynn Haven, Florida)
College:Louisville (1978–1981)
NFL draft:1982 / round: 12 / pick: 314
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards:189
Rushing average:2.6
Rushing touchdowns:3
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Donald Joseph Craft (born November 19, 1959) is an American former professional football running back who played three seasons with the Houston Oilers of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Oilers in the twelfth round of the 1982 NFL draft after playing college football at the University of Louisville. Craft also played for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

Early life

Donald Joseph Craft was born on November 19, 1959, in Panama City, Florida. He attended A. Crawford Mosley High School in Lynn Haven, Florida.

College career

Craft was a four-year letterman for the Louisville Cardinals of the University of Louisville from 1978 to 1981. As a freshman in 1978, he totaled 54 carries for 255 yards and one touchdown, two catches for five yards, and two completions on two passing attempts for 37 yards and two touchdowns. In 1979, he recorded 86 rushing attempts for 347 yards and two touchdowns, six receptions for 79 yards, and two incomplete passes. Craft rushed 140 times for 687 yards and five touchdowns in 1980 while catching six passes for 74 yards and throwing two incomplete passes. As a senior in 1981, he accumulated 136 carries for 475 yards and five touchdowns, and 25 receptions for 207 yards and two touchdowns.

Professional career

Craft was selected by the Houston Oilers in the 12th round, with the 314th overall pick, of the 1982 NFL draft. He played in nine games, starting two, for the Oilers in 1982, rushing 18 times for 42 yards and three touchdowns while catching 23 passes for 230 yards and one touchdown. He appeared in 15 games, starting two, in 1983, recording 55 carries for 147 yards and 12 catches for 99 yards. Craft was waived on August 28, 1984, but reclaimed off waivers shortly thereafter. He played in one game during the 1984 season but did not record any statistics and was waived in September 1984.

On September 19, 1984, it was reported that Craft had been signed to a 21-day trial with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He signed a contract with the team on September 28. He played in two games for the Tiger-Cats in 1984, rushing ten times for 27 yards, catching eight passes for 56 yards, and returning one kick for 37 yards. Craft was released on October 17, 1984, after Johnny Shepherd returned from injury.

References

  1. ^ "DONNIE CRAFT". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
  2. ^ "Don Craft". Sports Reference. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
  3. ^ "Donnie Craft". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
  4. "Transactions". ProSportsTransactions.com. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
  5. "What's next for Oilers?". The Marshall News Messenger. Associated Press. December 23, 1984. pp. 6B. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
  6. "Transactions". The Hamilton Spectator. September 19, 1984. pp. B4. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
  7. Fitz-gerald, Tony (September 29, 1984). "Welcome mat out for Bennett". The Hamilton Spectator. pp. D13. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
  8. "Shepherd ready to run". The Hamilton Spectator. October 17, 1984. pp. B1. Retrieved January 13, 2025.

External links

Houston Oilers 1982 NFL draft selections
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