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287. Lawrence McCutcheon

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287. Lawrence McCutcheon

Lawrence McCutcheon was a better running back than you remember, and he spent the best years of his NFL career with the Los Angeles Rams.

Drafted in the 3rd Round from Colorado State in 1972, Lawrence McCutcheon saw limited action as a rookie, but he would become a starter the following season and would begin a five-year streak of Pro Bowl Selections.  During that streak, McCutcheon would have four 1,000-yard rushing seasons, all of which were top-five finishes.   In Pro-Football-Reference’s Approximate Value rating, McCutcheon had three top-four finishes, including a second-place finish in 1973. 

He would finish his career with Denver, Seattle, and Buffalo and would total 8,377 Yards From Scrimmage over his career.

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The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Plainview, Texas, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Thursday, 01 January 1987
  • Position: Running Back
  • Games Played: 109
  • Notable Statistics: 82 Games Started
    1,521 Rushing Attempts
    6,578 Rushing Yards
    26 Rushing Touchdowns
    198 Receptions
    1,799 Receiving Yards
    13 Receiving Touchdowns
    1 Pass Completion
    4 Pass Attempts
    25 Passing Yards
    1 Kick Return
    6 Kick Return Yards
    82 Approximate Value

    11 Playoff Games
    8 Playoff Games Started
    173 Rushing Attempts
    687 Rushing Yards
    2 Rushing Touchdowns
    17 Receptions
    150 Receiving Yards
    1 Pass Attempt
    2 Pass Completions
    24 Passing Yards
    1 Touchdown Pass
  • Played For: Buffalo Bills, Denver Broncos, Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks
  • College: Colorado State
  • Drafted: 3rd Round, 70th Overall in 1972
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    Super Bowl Champion (None)
    Second Team All-Pro Selection (1) (1974)
    Pro Bowl Selection (5) (1973, 1974, 1975, 1976 & 1977)
  • Other Points of Note:

    Top Ten Finishes: Approximate Value (3) (1973, 1974 & 1977)
    Top Ten Finishes: Rushing Attempts (3) (1974, 1976 & 1977)
    Top Ten Finishes: Rushing Yards (4) (1973, 1974, 1976 & 1977)
    Top Ten Finishes: Rushing Touchdowns (2) (1976 & 1977)
    Top Ten Finishes: Yards per Rushing Attempt (2) (1973 & 1974)
    Top Ten Finishes: Rushing Yards per Game (5) (1973, 1974, 1975, 1976 & 1977)
    Top Ten Finishes: Touchdowns (2) (1976 & 1977)
    Top Ten Finishes: Yards From Scrimmage (4) (1973, 1974, 1976 & 1977)
    Top Ten Finishes: All-Purpose Yards (4) (1973, 1974, 1976 & 1977)
    Top Ten Finishes: Touches (4) (1974, 1975, 1976 & 1977)
    Top Ten Finishes: Yards per Touch (2) (1973 & 1974)
  • Notable All Time Rankings: 84. Rushing Yards: 6,578
    91. Rushing Attempts: 78
    94. Rushing Yards per Game: 60.3
    99. Touches: 1,719
    100. Yards per Rushing Attempt: 4.3
  • Years Nominated for the Hall of Fame: None

Should Lawrence McCutcheon be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 52.6%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 21.1%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 21.1%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 5.3%
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