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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 ...
However, with Earl Campbell in full decline, the Oilers decided to trade him to the Saints after a 1–5 start. The move would leave a gaping hole at running back, but it was the defense that was a greater weak spot as the Oilers finished with a 3–13 record, allowing 457 points on the season.
1978 Houston Oilers draft: Round Pick Player Position College Notes 1 1 Earl Campbell * † Running back: Texas: 3 73 Gifford Nielsen Quarterback: BYU: 4 98 Mike Renfro Wide receiver: TCU: 6 154 Conrad Rucker Tight end: Southern: 8 210 J. C. Wilson Defensive back: Pittsburgh: 9 239 Jim Mol Defensive end: Morningside: 10 266 Steve Young Tight ...
The Oilers offense, playing without starting quarterback Dan Pastorini, receiver Ken Burrough, and running back Earl Campbell, could only generate 259 yards compared to San Diego's 385. But they still won the game, largely due to the effort of rookie safety Vernon Perry , who set a playoff record with 4 interceptions as the Oilers defeated the ...
The Oilers would not make it back to the playoffs again until 1987. The last remaining active member of the 1980 Houston Oilers was defensive lineman Mike Stensrud, who retired after the 1989 season. 3rd year fullback Earl Campbell had the best season of his career rushing for 1,934 yards and scored 13 touchdowns.
Earl Campbell: $25 Million Net Worth Drafted No. 1 overall in the 1978 draft, running back Earl Campbell played eight seasons with the Oilers and the Saints. He went to five Pro Bowls and rushed ...
Pro Football Hall of Famer running back Earl Campbell was the centerpiece of the Oilers' offense in the late 1970s and early 1980s, earning several NFL awards, AFC rushing titles and five Pro Bowls. Before the 1980 season, Pastorini was traded to the Oakland Raiders in exchange for Hall of Fame quarterback Ken Stabler.
Earl Campbell, running back from Texas, taken 1st round 1st overall by Houston Oilers; Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1991. [10] Ozzie Newsome, wide receiver from Alabama, taken 1st round 23rd overall by Cleveland Browns; Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1999. [10]