Craig Erickson

TD–INT:	41–38
Passing yards:	7,625
Passer rating:	74.3
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Career highlights and awards
	2× National champion (1987, 1989); Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award (1990);
Career NFL statistics
TD–INT:
TD–INT:	41–38
Passing yards:	7,625
Passer rating:	74.3
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Craig Erickson
No. 7
Position:	Quarterback
Personal information
Born:	May 17, 1969 (age 55); Boynton Beach, Florida, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	213 lb (97 kg)
Career information
High school:	Cardinal Newman ; (West Palm Beach, Florida)
College:	Miami (FL)
NFL draft:	1991 / round: 5 / pick: 131
Career history
	Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1992–1994); Indianapolis Colts (1995); Miami Dolphins (1996–1998); Chicago Bears (1999);
TD–INT:	Craig Neil Erickson (born May 17, 1969) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). Prior to entering the NFL, he played college football for the Miami Hurricanes. He was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fifth round of the 1991 NFL draft and also by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fourth round of the 1992 NFL draft. He is one of the few NFL players to be drafted twice (Bo Jackson is another example). Coincidentally, each was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Contents College career ; Statistics ; Professional career ; References ; External links ; College career Erickson attended Cardinal Newman High School in West Palm Beach and then the University of Miami. A 6'2", 200 lb (91 kg) quarterback from the University of Miami who was the starting quarterback on Miami's 1989 National Championship squad, he ranked third on the Hurricanes all-time career passing-yardage list with 6,056 yards. Erickson played in 34 games over a four-year career, taking over starting role as a junior. He won the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award in 1990.StatisticsProfessional career Erickson played in seven National Football League season seasons, from 1992 to 1998. His best year as a pro came during the 1993 season for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, when he threw for over 3,000 yards and 18 touchdowns. Erickson is known as one of the few professional athletes outside of baseball who came back from Tommy John surgery.Related Research Articles Richard Joseph Gannon is an American former professional football quarterback who played 18 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). Subsequently, he was a sports commentator with CBS Sports for 16 years. Vincent Frank Testaverde Sr. is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 21 seasons. 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Career highlights and awards
	2× National champion (1987, 1989); Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award (1990);
Career NFL statistics
TD–INT:
TD–INT:	41–38
Passing yards:	7,625
Passer rating:	74.3
	Stats at Pro Football Reference
v ; t ; e ; Miami Hurricanes starting quarterbacks
	Del Bello ; Curci ; Biletnikoff ; Mira ; Cochrane ; Carney ; Fortner ; Glover ; Rodrigue ; J. Kelly ; Richt ; Vanderwende ; Kosar ; Testaverde ; Ge. Torretta ; Walsh ; Erickson ; Gino Torretta ; Costa ; Collins ; Clement ; Covington ; K. Kelly ; Dorsey ; Berlin ; Freeman ; Wright ; Marve ; Harris ; Morris ; Kaaya ; Rosier ; Perry ; J. Williams ; King ; Van Dyke ; Garcia ; Brown ; E. Williams ; Ward ;
v ; t ; e ; Tampa Bay Buccaneers starting quarterbacks
	Steve Spurrier (1976); Parnell Dickinson (1976); Terry Hanratty (1976); Gary Huff (1977); Randy Hedberg (1977); Jeb Blount (1977); Doug Williams (1978–1982); Mike Rae (1978); Mike Boryla (1978); Jack Thompson (1983–1984); Jerry Golsteyn (1983); Steve DeBerg (1984–1987, 1992–1993); Steve Young (1985–1986); Vinny Testaverde (1987–1992); John Reaves (1987); Jim Zorn (1987); Joe Ferguson (1988–1989); Chris Chandler (1990–1991); Jeff Carlson (1991); Craig Erickson (1993–1994); Trent Dilfer (1994–1999); Shaun King (1999–2000, 2002); Eric Zeier (1999); Brad Johnson (2001–2004); Rob Johnson (2002); Brian Griese (2004–2005, 2008); Chris Simms (2004–2006); Bruce Gradkowski (2006); Tim Rattay (2006); Jeff Garcia (2007–2008); Luke McCown (2007); Byron Leftwich (2009); Josh Johnson (2009, 2011); Josh Freeman (2009–2013); Mike Glennon (2013–2014); Josh McCown (2014); Jameis Winston (2015–2019); Ryan Fitzpatrick (2017–2018); Tom Brady (2020–2022); Baker Mayfield (2023–present);
v ; t ; e ; Indianapolis Colts starting quarterbacks
	Played in Baltimore (1953–1983)
	Fred Enke (1953–1954); George Taliaferro (1953); Ed Mioduszewski (1953); Gary Kerkorian (1954); Cotton Davidson (1954); George Shaw (1955–1956, 1958); Johnny Unitas (1956–1967, 1969–1972); Gary Cuozzo (1965–1966); Tom Matte (1965); Earl Morrall (1968–1971); Marty Domres (1972–1974); Bert Jones (1973–1981); Bill Troup (1978); Mike Kirkland (1978); Greg Landry (1979–1980); David Humm (1981); Mike Pagel (1982–1985); Mark Herrmann (1983–1984, 1992); Art Schlichter (1984–1985); Matt Kofler (1985); Jack Trudeau (1986–1990, 1992–1993); Gary Hogeboom (1986–1988); Blair Kiel (1987); Chris Chandler (1988–1989); Tom Ramsey (1989); Jeff George (1990–1993); Jim Harbaugh (1994–1997); Don Majkowski (1994); Browning Nagle (1994); Craig Erickson (1995); Paul Justin (1995–1997); Kelly Holcomb (1997); Peyton Manning (1998–2010); Kerry Collins (2011); Curtis Painter (2011); Dan Orlovsky (2011); Andrew Luck (2012–2016, 2018); Matt Hasselbeck (2015); Josh Freeman (2015); Scott Tolzien (2016–2017); Jacoby Brissett (2017, 2019); Brian Hoyer (2019); Philip Rivers (2020); Carson Wentz (2021); Matt Ryan (2022); Sam Ehlinger (2022); Nick Foles (2022); Anthony Richardson (2023–present); Gardner Minshew (2023); Joe Flacco (2024);
v ; t ; e ; Miami Dolphins starting quarterbacks
	Dick Wood (1966); Rick Norton (1966–1969); George Wilson (1966); John Stofa (1966–1967); Bob Griese (1967–1980); George Mira (1971); Earl Morrall (1972–1975); Don Strock (1975–1976, 1978–1981, 1983); David Woodley (1980–1983); Dan Marino (1983–1999); Kyle Mackey (1987); Scott Mitchell (1993); Steve DeBerg (1993); Bernie Kosar (1995); Craig Erickson (1996); Damon Huard (1999–2000); Jay Fiedler (2000–2004); Ray Lucas (2002); Brian Griese (2003); A. J. Feeley (2004); Sage Rosenfels (2004–2005); Gus Frerotte (2005); Joey Harrington (2006); Daunte Culpepper (2006); Cleo Lemon (2006–2007); Trent Green (2007); John Beck (2007); Chad Pennington (2008–2010); Chad Henne (2009–2011); Tyler Thigpen (2010); Matt Moore (2011, 2016–2017); Ryan Tannehill (2012–2016, 2018); Jay Cutler (2017); Brock Osweiler (2018); Ryan Fitzpatrick (2019–2020); Josh Rosen (2019); Tua Tagovailoa (2020–present); Jacoby Brissett (2021); Teddy Bridgewater (2022); Skylar Thompson (2022, 2024); Tyler Huntley (2024);
Craig Erickson—championships, awards, and honors
v ; t ; e ; 1987 Miami Hurricanes football—consensus national champions
	Robert Bailey ; Bennie Blades ; Brian Blades ; Mel Bratton ; Andre Brown ; Wesley Carroll ; Rod Carter ; Rob Chudzinski ; Bernard Clark ; Leonard Conley ; Maurice Crum ; Shane Curry ; Dale Dawkins ; Craig Erickson ; Jeff Feagles ; Darrell Fullington ; Cleveland Gary ; Bobby Harden ; Bill Hawkins ; Charles Henry ; Randal Hill ; Michael Irvin ; Alex Johnson ; Jimmie Jones ; Cortez Kennedy ; Greg Mark ; Russell Maryland ; Bubba McDowell ; George Mira Jr. ; Richard Newbill ; Willis Peguese ; Brett Perriman ; Alfredo Roberts ; Randy Shannon ; Darryl Spencer ; Mike Sullivan ; Danny Stubbs ; Steve Walsh ; Warren Williams ; Head coach: Jimmy Johnson ; Assistant coaches: Hubbard Alexander ; Joe Brodsky ; Dave Campo ; Butch Davis ; Steve Hoffman ; Bill Johnson ; Ron Meeks ; Gary Stevens ; Tommy Tuberville ; Dave Wannstedt ; Tony Wise ;
v ; t ; e ; 1989 Miami Hurricanes football—consensus national champions
	Jessie Armstead ; Robert Bailey ; Micheal Barrow ; Wesley Carroll ; Rob Chudzinski ; Bernard Clark ; Leonard Conley ; Horace Copeland ; Mario Cristobal ; Maurice Crum ; Shane Curry ; Dale Dawkins ; Craig Erickson ; Bryan Fortay ; Bobby Harden ; Randal Hill ; Carlos Huerta ; Alex Johnson ; Jimmie Jones ; Cortez Kennedy ; Greg Mark ; Russell Maryland ; Ryan McNeil ; Richard Newbill ; Willis Peguese ; Leon Searcy ; Darrin Smith ; Pee Wee Smith ; Darryl Spencer ; Mike Sullivan ; Lamar Thomas ; Gino Torretta ; Kipp Vickers ; Darryl Williams ; Kevin Williams ; Head coach: Dennis Erickson ; Assistant coaches: Dave Arnold ; Bob Bratkowski ; Sonny Lubick ; Ed Orgeron ; Tommy Tuberville ; Alex Wood ;
v ; t ; e ; Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award winners
	1987: McPherson ; 1988: Peete ; 1989: Rice ; 1990: Erickson ; 1991: Weldon ; 1992: Torretta ; 1993: Ward ; 1994: Barker ; 1995: Frazier ; 1996: Wuerffel ; 1997: P. Manning ; 1998: McNown ; 1999: Redman ; 2000: Weinke ; 2001: Carr ; 2002: Palmer ; 2003: E. Manning ; 2004: White ; 2005: Leinart ; 2006: Quinn ; 2007: Ryan ; 2008: Harrell ; 2009: McCoy ; 2010: Tolzien ; 2011: Luck ; 2012: Klein ; 2013: McCarron ; 2014: Mariota ; 2015: Cook ; 2016: Watson ; 2017: Rudolph ; 2018: Minshew ; 2019: Burrow ; 2020: Jones ; 2021: Pickett ; 2022: Duggan ; 2023: Daniels ; 2024: Sanders ;
v ; t ; e ; Philadelphia Eagles 1991 NFL draft selections
	Antone Davis ; Jesse Campbell ; Rob Selby ; William Thomas ; Craig Erickson ; Andy Harmon ; James Joseph ; Scott Kowalkowski ; Chuck Weatherspoon ; Eric Harmon; Mike Flores ; Darrell Beavers ;
v ; t ; e ; Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1992 NFL draft selections
	Courtney Hawkins ; Mark Wheeler ; Tyji Armstrong ; Craig Erickson ; Rogerick Green ; Santana Dotson ; James Malone ; Ken Swilling ; Anthony McDowell ; Mike Pawlawski ; Elijah Alexander ; Mazio Royster ; Klaus Wilmsmeyer ;
v ; t ; e ; NFL quarterbacks with a perfect passer rating game
	Ray Mallouf ; Sammy Baugh ; Len Dawson ; Y. A. Tittle ; Frank Ryan ; Sonny Jurgensen ; Joe Namath ; Johnny Unitas ; Don Meredith ; Craig Morton (2); Fran Tarkenton ; Daryle Lamonica ; Dick Shiner ; Bob Lee ; James Harris ; Ken Anderson ; Jim Hart ; Dan Fouts ; Scott Hunter ; Terry Bradshaw ; Steve Grogan ; Brian Sipe ; Bob Griese ; Vince Evans ; Dave Krieg (2); Steve Bartkowski ; Ken O'Brien (2); Steve Young ; Joe Montana ; Rich Gannon ; Bobby Hebert ; Mick Buck ; Drew Bledsoe ; Craig Erickson ; Chris Chandler ; Jeff Blake ; Kurt Warner (3); Peyton Manning (4); Doug Flutie ; Kerry Collins ; Chad Pennington ; Trent Green ; Ben Roethlisberger (4); Donovan McNabb ; Tom Brady (3); Eli Manning ; Drew Brees ; Robert Griffin III ; Nick Foles ; Alex Smith ; Geno Smith ; Marcus Mariota ; Ryan Tannehill ; Kirk Cousins ; Jared Goff ; Russell Wilson ; Lamar Jackson (4); Dak Prescott ; Deshaun Watson ; Aaron Rodgers ; Josh Allen ; Brock Purdy ; Baker Mayfield ; Kyler Murray ;
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[1] "1991 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 7, 2023.

[2] "1992 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 7, 2023.

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Craig Erickson

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