John Andrews (American football) explained

John Andrews
Number:81, 88, 36
Position:Tight end, running back
Birth Date:2 November 1948
Birth Place:Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lb:227
High School:Shortridge (IN)
College:Indiana
Draftyear:1971
Draftround:5
Draftpick:130
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:23
Statlabel2:Receptions
Statvalue2:1
Statlabel3:Receiving yards
Statvalue3:1
Statlabel4:Touchdowns
Statvalue4:1
Statlabel5:Rushing attempts
Statvalue5:5
Statlabel6:Rushing yards
Statvalue6:6
Statlabel7:Kick returns
Statvalue7:2
Statlabel8:Kick return yards
Statvalue8:31
Pfr:AndrJo00

John Milton Andrews (b. November 2, 1948) is a former American football tight end and running back who played three seasons in the National Football League (NFL) 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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: John Andrews College Stats. www.sports-reference.com.
  2. Web site: John Andrews Career Gamelog. www.pro-football-reference.com.
  3. Web site: John Andrews TE 87 - BUCPOWER.COM. bucpower.com.