Carl Roaches

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Carl Roaches
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Position: Wide receiver
Kick returner
Personal information
Born: (1953-10-02) October 2, 1953 (age 70)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Height:5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight:168 lb (76 kg)
Career information
High school: M. B. Smiley (TX)
College: Texas A&M
NFL draft: 1976  / Round: 14 / Pick: 377
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Punt/Kick returns:309
Return yards:4,468
Return TDs:2
Player stats at PFR

Carl Roaches (born October 2, 1953) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver and kick returner in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the Houston Oilers (1980–1984) and the New Orleans Saints (1985). He went to the Pro Bowl after the 1981 season. [1]

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References

  1. "Carl Roaches". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on August 9, 2022. Retrieved April 22, 2023.