Rushing & Receiving
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| Games | Rushing | Receiving | Total Yds | |||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Age | Tm | Pos | No. | G | GS | Att | Yds | TD | Lng | Rec | Yds | TD | Lng | Touch | YScm | RRTD | Fmb | AV | |||||||
| 1975 | 21 | WAS | RB | 36 | 14 | 1 | 31 | 139 | 0 | 16 | 4.5 | 9.9 | 2.2 | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 1 | 27 | 0.4 | 4.1 | 36 | 5.5 | 197 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| 1976 | 22 | SEA | RB | 44 | 8 | 3 | 52 | 173 | 1 | 25 | 3.3 | 21.6 | 6.5 | 12 | 96 | 8.0 | 0 | 18 | 1.5 | 12.0 | 64 | 4.2 | 269 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Career | 22 | 4 | 83 | 312 | 1 | 25 | 3.8 | 14.2 | 3.8 | 17 | 154 | 9.1 | 1 | 27 | 0.8 | 7.0 | 100 | 4.7 | 466 | 2 | 5 | 4 | ||||
| 1 yr | SEA | 8 | 3 | 52 | 173 | 1 | 25 | 3.3 | 21.6 | 6.5 | 12 | 96 | 8.0 | 0 | 18 | 1.5 | 12.0 | 64 | 4.2 | 269 | 1 | 2 | 2 | |||
| 1 yr | WAS | 14 | 1 | 31 | 139 | 0 | 16 | 4.5 | 9.9 | 2.2 | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 1 | 27 | 0.4 | 4.1 | 36 | 5.5 | 197 | 1 | 3 | 2 | |||
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Ralph Nelson?
Ralph Nelson is 70 years old.
When was Ralph Nelson born?
Ralph Nelson was born on January 23, 1954.
Where was Ralph Nelson born?
Ralph Nelson was born in Los Angeles, CA.
How tall is Ralph Nelson?
Ralph Nelson is 6-2 (188 cm) tall.
How much did Ralph Nelson weigh when playing?
Ralph Nelson weighed 195 lbs (88 kg) when playing.
Is Ralph Nelson in the Hall of Fame?
Ralph Nelson has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.
How many games did Ralph Nelson play?
Ralph Nelson played 22 games over his career.
How many rushing attempts did Ralph Nelson have?
Ralph Nelson had 83 rushing attempts over his career.
How many rushing yards did Ralph Nelson have?
Ralph Nelson had 312 rushing yards over his career.
When did Ralph Nelson retire?
Ralph Nelson last played in 1976.
What are Ralph Nelson's nicknames?
Sugar Man is a nickname for Ralph Nelson.
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