
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.
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
Tampa Bay Buccaneers1981–1989
Detroit Lions1990
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
- Akayleb EvansDB · Panthers
- Armand MembouOL · Jets
- Brady CookQB · Dolphins
- Darius RobinsonDL · Cardinals
- Drew LockQB · Seahawks
- Ennis Rakestraw Jr.DB · Lions
- Harrison MevisK · Rams
- Isaiah McGuireDL · Browns
Drafted near James in 1981
- Mark MayRound 1, pick 20 · G
- James BrooksRound 1, pick 24 · RB
- Bobby ButlerRound 1, pick 25 · DB
- Mike SingletaryRound 2, pick 38 · MLB
- Eric WrightRound 2, pick 40 · DB
- Tony CollinsRound 2, pick 47 · RB
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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