Larry Centers

Larry Centers
No. 37, 31
PositionFullback
Personal information
Born (1968-06-01) June 1, 1968
Tatum, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High schoolTatum High School
CollegeStephen F. Austin (1986–1989)
NFL draft1990: 5th round, 115th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
NFL record
  • Most career catches by a fullback: 827
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards2,188
Rushing average3.6
Rushing touchdowns14
Receptions827
Receiving yards6,797
Receiving touchdowns28
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Larry Eugene Centers (born June 1, 1968) is an American former professional football player who was a fullback in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons, mostly the Phoenix / Arizona Cardinals (1990–1998). Centers then played for the Washington Redskins (1999–2000), the Buffalo Bills (2001–2002), and finally was a member of the New England Patriots, with whom he won a Super Bowl.

Centers played college football for the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks. One of the most prolific pass catching running backs in NFL history, he topped 100 receptions in 1995 and had 99 receptions in 1996. He owns the NFL record for most passes caught by a running back during a career. He was selected to the Pro Bowl in 1995, 1996, and 2001.