Josh Ashton

American football player (1949–1993)
American football player
Josh Ashton
No. 31
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born:(1949-08-24)August 24, 1949
Eagle Lake, Texas, U.S.
Died:October 4, 1993(1993-10-04) (aged 44)
Harris County, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:Eagle Lake (TX)
College:Tulsa
NFL draft:1971 / Round: 9 / Pick: 209
Career history
  • New England Patriots (1972–1974)
  • St. Louis Cardinals (1975)
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts:257
Rushing yards:994
Total TDs:4
Player stats at PFR

Josh Ashton Jr. (August 24, 1949 – October 4, 1993) was a professional American football player who played running back for four seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the New England Patriots and St. Louis Cardinals. He also played one season in the Canadian Football League (CFL) with the BC Lions in 1971.[1]

References

  1. ^ "Josh Ashton Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
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New England Patriots 1971 NFL draft selections
  • Jim Plunkett
  • Julius Adams
  • Tim Kelly
  • David Hardt
  • Josh Ashton
  • Layne McDowell
  • Dan Schneiss
  • John Rodman
  • Lewis Swain
  • Alfred Sykes
  • Nick McGarry
  • Jim Zikmund
  • Ronald Leigh


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