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Earl Christian Campbell (born March 29, 1955), nicknamed "the Tyler Rose", is an American former professional football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for eight seasons, primarily with the Houston Oilers. Known for his aggressive, punishing running style and ability to break tackles, Campbell gained recognition as ...
This category is all NFL players who played for the Houston Oilers, now known as the Tennessee Titans. There are separate categories for these eras of the franchise: Category:Houston Oilers players (AFL seasons 1960–1969, and 1970–1996) Category:Tennessee Oilers players (1997–1998) Category:Tennessee Titans players (1999–)
The Oilers appeared in the first three AFL championships. They scored an important victory over the NFL when they signed LSU's Heisman Trophy winner, All-America running back Billy Cannon. Cannon joined other Oiler offensive stars such as quarterback George Blanda, flanker Charlie Hennigan, running back Charlie Tolar, and guard Bob Talamini.
Robert Clark Gresham (born July 9, 1948) is an American former professional football running back in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the New Orleans Saints, the Houston Oilers, and the New York Jets. He was selected in the 1971 NFL draft out of West Virginia.
Pinkett was drafted in the third round of the 1986 NFL Draft by the Houston Oilers. [5] He played six seasons for the Oilers, from 1986 to 1991. In his career with the Oilers, he gained 2,624 yards rushing with 21 touchdowns, and caught 119 passes and 5 touchdowns. He was the team's leading rusher in his final year, 1991, with 720 yards. [1] [6]
Edward Nathan George Jr. (born September 24, 1973) is an American football coach and former player who is the current head football coach at Tennessee State University.He played as a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for nine seasons, primarily for the Houston / Tennessee Oilers / Titans franchise.
Lorenzo Maurice White (born July 12, 1966) is an American former professional football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Houston Oilers (1988–1994) and Cleveland Browns (1995). He was voted to the Pro Bowl in 1992, recording his best season with 1,226 rushing yards and 1,867 yards from scrimmage.
Ronnie L. Coleman (born July 9, 1951) is a former American football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Houston Oilers from 1974 to 1981. He played college football at Alabama A&M.