Born: Earl Christian Campbell, March 29, 1955, in Tyler, Texas
Drafted: Earl Campbell was drafted No. 1 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1978 NFL Draft.
Years Played: 1978-1985
Position Played: Running Back
Played For: Houston Oilers (1978-84) New Orleans Saints (1984-85)
Alma Mater: University of Texas
Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame: 1991
Other Members of the Class of 2004: John Hannah, Stan Jones, Tex Schramm, and Jan Stenerud
Uniform Number: Campbell wore No. 20 at the University of Texas and No. 34 in the NFL.
Nickname: The Tyler Rose
College Highlights:
• First player to earn All-Southwest Conference honors four years
• Consensus All-America (1977)
• Heisman Trophy Winner (1977)
• First player to earn All-Southwest Conference honors four years
• Consensus All-America (1977)
• Heisman Trophy Winner (1977)
Best NFL Season:
Earl Campbell's best season came in 1980 when he set a career high of 1,934 yards rushing including four 200-yard rushing games.
Earl Campbell's best season came in 1980 when he set a career high of 1,934 yards rushing including four 200-yard rushing games.
NFL Career Totals:
Earl Campbell rushed for 9,407 yards and 74 touchdowns, and he also gained 806 yards on 121 receptions.
Earl Campbell rushed for 9,407 yards and 74 touchdowns, and he also gained 806 yards on 121 receptions.
NFL Highlights:
• Named NFL Rookie of the Year (1978)
• Named the NFL's Most Valuable Player Twice (1978-79)
• Played in Five Pro Bowls (1978-83)
• Named All-Pro Three Times (1978-80)
• Led NFL in Rushing Three Times (1978-80)
• Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame (1991)
• Named NFL Rookie of the Year (1978)
• Named the NFL's Most Valuable Player Twice (1978-79)
• Played in Five Pro Bowls (1978-83)
• Named All-Pro Three Times (1978-80)
• Led NFL in Rushing Three Times (1978-80)
• Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame (1991)
