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James Wilder

Running back · 1981–1990

James Wilder is a former running back who played from 1981 to 1990. James played college football at Missouri / Northeast Oklahoma and was drafted in 1981 (round 2, pick 34). Listed at 6'3" and 225 lb.

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James Wilder: facts

Position
Running back (RB)
Career
1981–1990 (10 seasons)
College
Missouri / Northeast Oklahoma
Draft
1981, round 2, pick 34 (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
Born
May 12, 1958
Height
6'3"
Weight
225 lb
Last team on record
Detroit Lions

Source: nflverse player and career records (CC BY 4.0). See the other 1981 draft picks in our database.

James Wilder: career by team

  1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers1981–1989
  2. Detroit Lions1990
  3. Washington Commanders1990

James is an NFL Grid answer for Buccaneers and Lions, Buccaneers and Commanders, Lions and Commanders.

Seasons on each roster from the nflverse roster files (CC BY 4.0); old team names are shown under today's franchise.

Also from Missouri

Drafted near James in 1981

James Wilder: questions

What position does James Wilder play?

Running back (RB), as recorded in the nflverse data.

Where did James Wilder go to college?

Missouri / Northeast Oklahoma. 27 other players in our dataset came from the same school.

When was James Wilder drafted?

In 1981, round 2, pick 34, by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

How tall is James Wilder?

6'3" (75 inches), 225 lb.

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