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47. Eric Metcalf

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47. Eric Metcalf

Drafted 13th Overall from the University of Texas in 1989, Eric Metcalf would become one of the most versatile offensive weapons in Browns' history.

Listed as a Running Back, rushed for only 2,229 Yards in is six years in Cleveland, but he was also a threat in the air, catching 297 passes for 2,732 Yards over the same timeframe.  Metcalf truly shined in the return game, and he would lead the NFL in Kick Return Yards in 1990 and was a Pro Bowl Selection in 1993 and 1994.  A First Team All-Pro in 1993, Metcalf led the league in All-Purpose Yards (1,932).  He left Cleveland for Atlanta after the 1994 Season.

As a Brown, Metcalf had 31 Touchdowns with 9,108 All-Purpose Yards.  Cleveland would also induct Metcalf as a Legend in 2008.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Running Back
  • Acquired: Selected in the 1st Round, 13th Overall in the NFL Draft 4/23/89.
  • Departed:

    Signed with the Atlanta Falcons after the 1994 Season.
  • Games Played: 88
  • Notable Statistics:

    46 Games Started
    592 Rushing Attempts
    2,229 Rushing Yards
    12 Rushing Touchdowns
    297 Receptions
    2,732 Receiving Yards
    15 Receiving Touchdowns
    127 Punt Returns
    1,341 Punt Return Yards
    5 Punt Return Touchdowns
    139 Kick Returns
    2,806 Kick Return Yards
    2 Kick Return Touchdowns
    1 Pass Completion
    4 Pass Attempts
    25 Passing Yards
    1 Touchdown Pass
    47 Approximate Value

    4 Playoff Games
    14 Rushing Attempts
    20 Rushing Yards
    5 Receptions
    33 Receiving Yards
    1 Punt Return
    1 Punt Return Yard
    16 Kick Returns
    392 Kick Return Yards
    1 Kick Return Touchdown
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    First Team All-Pro (1993)
    Pro Bowl (1993 & 1994)
    Most Punt Returns (1992)
    Most Kick Returns (1990)
    Most Kick Return Yards (1990)
    Most All-Purpose Yards (1993)
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