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| | | | | Essex Johnson
| RB
| 19
| | College | Height | Weight | Date of birth | | Grambling
| 5-9
| 201
| 15-Oct-46
| | How acquired | Free agent signed before the 1976 season
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| How left | Released after the 1976 season
| | Seasons played | Games | Starts |
| 1976
| 14
| 1
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Profile
Experienced NFL back who played the expansion 1976 season with the Bucs and made one start in the season finale against New England. Finished the year ranked third in rushing and third in receptions. Had previously played eight seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals having been their 6th round pick in 1968 rushing for over 3,000 yards and 18 touchdowns before landing with in Tampa Bay. His best season came in 1973 when he rushed for 997 yards at a 5.1 average and added another 28 receptions and three scores in that season.
Never played in the NFL again after leaving Tampa.
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| Rushing |
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| Season |
No. |
Yards |
Avg |
LG |
TD |
| 1976 |
47 |
166 |
3.5 |
27 |
1 |
| Total |
47 |
166 |
3.5 |
27 |
1 |
| Receiving |
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| Season |
No. |
Yards |
Avg |
LG |
TD |
| 1976 |
25 |
201 |
8.0 |
38 |
1 |
| Total |
25 |
201 |
8.0 |
38 |
1 |
| Kick Returns |
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| Season |
No. |
Yards |
Avg |
LG |
TD |
| 1976 |
13 |
287 |
22.1 |
32 |
0 |
| Total |
13 |
287 |
22.1 |
32 |
0 |
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