Receiving & Rushing
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| Games | Receiving | Rushing | Total Yds | |||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Age | Tm | Pos | No. | G | GS | Rec | Yds | TD | Lng | Att | Yds | TD | Lng | Touch | YScm | RRTD | Fmb | AV | |||||||
| 1969 | 22 | DET | TE | 87 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| 1970 | 23 | DET | TE | 87 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0 | 1 | 6.0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 1971 | 24 | DET | TE | 87 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 88 | 14.7 | 0 | 34 | 0.4 | 6.3 | 0 | 6 | 14.7 | 88 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ||||||
| 1972 | 25 | DET | TE | 87 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 129 | 16.1 | 1 | 35 | 0.6 | 9.2 | 0 | 8 | 16.1 | 129 | 1 | 0 | 2 | ||||||
| 1973 | 26 | CHI | TE | 80 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 186 | 14.3 | 0 | 63 | 1.0 | 14.3 | 0 | 13 | 14.3 | 186 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||||||
| 1975 | 28 | SDG | TE | 88 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| Career | 77 | 21 | 28 | 409 | 14.6 | 1 | 63 | 0.4 | 5.3 | 0 | 28 | 14.6 | 409 | 1 | 5 | |||||||||||
| 4 yrs | DET | 55 | 8 | 15 | 223 | 14.9 | 1 | 35 | 0.3 | 4.1 | 0 | 15 | 14.9 | 223 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 1 yr | CHI | 13 | 13 | 13 | 186 | 14.3 | 0 | 63 | 1.0 | 14.3 | 0 | 13 | 14.3 | 186 | 0 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 1 yr | SDG | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
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Kick & Punt Returns
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Scoring Summary
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Hall of Fame Monitor
PFR HOF Monitor: 2.40 (420th among TE, average HOF TE is 97.46)
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Craig Cotton born?
Craig Cotton was born on July 7, 1947.
Where was Craig Cotton born?
Craig Cotton was born in Elizabeth, PA.
How tall was Craig Cotton?
Craig Cotton was 6-5 (196 cm) tall.
How much did Craig Cotton weigh when playing?
Craig Cotton weighed 216 lbs (97 kg) when playing.
Is Craig Cotton in the Hall of Fame?
Craig Cotton has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.
How many games did Craig Cotton play?
Craig Cotton played 77 games over his career.
How many receptions did Craig Cotton have?
Craig Cotton had 28 receptions over his career.
How many receiving yards did Craig Cotton have?
Craig Cotton had 409 receiving yards over his career.
When did Craig Cotton retire?
Craig Cotton last played in 1975.
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