Craig James
Craig James was part of the “Pony Express” at SMU with Eric Dickerson. James signed with the Washington Federals to a series of four guaranteed 1-year deals. Despite already being signed to the Federals, the New England Patriots, who were coached by James’ former SMU coach Ron Meyer, selected the rights to James in the seventh round of the 1983 NFL Draft. His first pro season in Washington saw James start all 14 games and rushed for 823 yards and 4 touchdowns for the Federals. The following year, 1984, James suffered a knee injury against the Philadelphia Stars. He was placed on injured reserve. He was released by the cash-strapped Federals a month later, allowing him to join the Patriots for their training camp in August that year.
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