Craig James (running back)

Craig James
James (right) playing for the Patriots in 1985
No. 32
PositionRunning back
Personal information
Born (1961-01-02) January 2, 1961
Jacksonville, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High schoolStratford (Houston, Texas)
CollegeSMU (1979–1982)
NFL draft1983: 7th round, 187th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts585
Rushing yards2,469
Rushing touchdowns11
Receptions81
Receiving yards819
Receiving touchdowns2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jesse Craig James (born January 2, 1961) is an American former professional football player and sports commentator. He was a running back for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL) and for the Washington Federals of the United States Football League (USFL). He then became a commentator for the ABC and ESPN television networks. James ran for a seat in the U.S. Senate in Texas in 2012, but lost in the first round of the Republican primary.