Rich Caster

Rich Caster
No. 88, 86, 82
PositionTight end
Personal information
Born(1948-10-16)October 16, 1948
Mobile, Alabama, U.S.
DiedFebruary 2, 2024(2024-02-02) (aged 75)
New York, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight228 lb (103 kg)
Career information
High schoolWilliamson (Mobile)
CollegeJackson State
NFL draft1970: 2nd round, 46th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights

NFL records

  • Career yards per reception by a tight end (minimum 200 career receptions): 17.3
Career NFL statistics
Receptions322
Receiving yards5,515
Receiving touchdowns45
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Richard Caesar Caster (October 16, 1948 – February 2, 2024) was an American professional football player who was a tight end for 13 seasons in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the New York Jets. He also played occasionally as a wide receiver. He played college football for the Jackson State Tigers and was selected by the Jets in the second round of the 1970 NFL draft. Caster is the NFL all-time leader in career receiving yards per reception by a tight end (minimum 200 career receptions) with 17.3.