Receiving & Rushing
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| Games | Receiving | Rushing | Total Yds | |||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Age | Tm | Pos | No. | G | GS | Rec | Yds | TD | Lng | Att | Yds | TD | Lng | Touch | YScm | RRTD | Fmb | AV | |||||||
| 1982 | 23 | PHI | WR | 85 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5.0 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 1 | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 1983 | 24 | PHI | WR | 85 | 11 | 0 | 10 | 221 | 22.1 | 0 | 68 | 0.9 | 20.1 | 0 | 10 | 22.1 | 221 | 0 | 3 | 2 | ||||||
| 1984 | 25 | PHI | WR | 85 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 143 | 23.8 | 2 | 44 | 0.5 | 11.9 | 0 | 6 | 23.8 | 143 | 2 | 0 | 1 | ||||||
| 1987 | 28 | DET | WR | 83 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| Career | 32 | 1 | 16 | 364 | 22.8 | 2 | 68 | 0.5 | 11.4 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 17 | 21.7 | 369 | 2 | 3 | 3 | ||||
| 3 yrs | PHI | 30 | 1 | 16 | 364 | 22.8 | 2 | 68 | 0.5 | 12.1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 17 | 21.7 | 369 | 2 | 3 | 3 | |||
| 1 yr | DET | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Melvin Hoover?
Melvin Hoover is 64 years old.
When was Melvin Hoover born?
Melvin Hoover was born on September 21, 1959.
Where was Melvin Hoover born?
Melvin Hoover was born in Charlotte, NC.
How tall is Melvin Hoover?
Melvin Hoover is 6-0 (183 cm) tall.
How much did Melvin Hoover weigh when playing?
Melvin Hoover weighed 185 lbs (83 kg) when playing.
Is Melvin Hoover in the Hall of Fame?
Melvin Hoover has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.
How many games did Melvin Hoover play?
Melvin Hoover played 32 games over his career.
How many receptions did Melvin Hoover have?
Melvin Hoover had 16 receptions over his career.
How many receiving yards did Melvin Hoover have?
Melvin Hoover had 364 receiving yards over his career.
When did Melvin Hoover retire?
Melvin Hoover last played in 1987.
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