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37. Tony Nathan

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37. Tony Nathan

A National Champion with Alabama in 1978, Tony Nathan was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the Third Round the year after.

Nathan played his entire career with Miami (1978-87), where he helped the Fins win two AFC Championships.  Nathan was used on all facets of offense, as the predominant Running Back would also be just as useful in the air.  Over his nine seasons, Nathan rushed for 3,543 Yards and was similar in Receiving Yards with 3,592.  Coincidentally, he had 16 Touchdowns, each both by rushing and receiving.  Nathan also had 1,517 Return Yards over his career.

Worth noting is that Nathan had another 1,176 post-season Yards over 12 Games.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Running Back
  • Acquired: Selected in the 3rd Round, 61st Overall in the NFL Draft 5/3/79
  • Departed:

    Retired after the 1987 Season.
  • Games Played: 122
  • Notable Statistics:

    63 Games Started
    732 Rushing Attempts
    3,543 Rushing Yards
    16 Rushing Touchdowns
    383 Receptions
    3,592 Receiving Yards
    16 Receiving Touchdowns
    51 Punt Returns
    484 Punt Return Yards
    1 Punt Return Touchdown
    53 Kick Returns
    1,133 Kick Return Yards
    70 Approximate Value

    12 Playoff Games
    118 Rushing Attempts
    454 Rushing Yards
    3 Rushing Touchdowns
    65 Reception
    649 Receiving Yards
    2 Receiving Touchdowns
    4 Kick Returns
    73 Kick Return Yards
  • Played For: Miami Dolphins
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    First Team All-Pro (1979)
    Most Yards per Rushing Attempt (1981)
    Most Yards per Punt Return (1979)
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