Josh Ashton

Josh Ashton Jr.
Born: August 24, 1949
Eagle Lake, TX USA
Deceased: October 4, 1993
Harris County, TX
Position: RB
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 205
College: Tulsa
High School: Eagle Lake (TX)
Career: 1971-1975
Drafted: 1971 in Round 9, #209 overall by the New England Patriots

Josh Ashton played from 1971 to 1975 during his career with the BC Lions, New England Patriots and St. Louis Cardinals. Ashton ran for 1,156 yards in his career on 282 attempts, scoring 5 rushing touchdowns. He also caught 42 passes for 432 yards and 1 receiving touchdowns..


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Rushing:

Year Team No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
1971CFL BC Lions251626.554 2
1972NFL New England Patriots1285464.335 3
1973NFL New England Patriots933053.334 0
1974NFL New England Patriots26993.822 0
1975NFL St. Louis Cardinals10444.40
CFL251626.554 2
NFL2579943.935 3
Totals28211564.154 5

Receiving:

Year Team No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
1971CFL BC Lions911212.428 0
1972NFL New England Patriots222079.424 1
1973NFL New England Patriots1111310.351 0
CFL911212.428 0
NFL333209.751 1
Totals4243210.351 1

Kick Returns:

Year Team No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
1971CFL BC Lions1029129.147 0
1972NFL New England Patriots1530920.631 0
CFL1029129.147 0
NFL1530920.631 0
Totals2560024.047 0

Defense and Fumbles:


Total Scoring:

Touchdowns Other Total
Year Team Rush Rec Punt Kick MFG Int Fum Other FG X/C Single 2Pt Saf Points
1971CFL BC Lions20000012
1972NFL New England Patriots31000024
CFL200000000000012
NFL310000000000024
Totals510000000000036


Playing Career:

Year League Team GP GS
1971CFLBC Lions6
1972NFLNew England Patriots1412
1973NFLNew England Patriots128
1974NFLNew England Patriots120
1975NFLSt. Louis Cardinals20


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