James Wilder Sr.

James Wilder Sr.
Wilder Sr. c. 1982
No. 32, 34
PositionRunning back
Personal information
Born (1958-05-12) May 12, 1958
Sikeston, Missouri, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High schoolSikeston
CollegeNortheastern Oklahoma A&M (1977–1978)
Missouri (1978–1980)
NFL draft1981: 2nd round, 34th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards6,008
Rushing average3.8
Rushing touchdowns37
Receptions431
Receiving yards3,500
Receiving touchdowns10
Stats at Pro Football Reference

James Curtis Wilder Sr. (born May 12, 1958) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Washington Redskins, and the Detroit Lions. He played college football for the Missouri Tigers.