John Avery (American football)
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| Date of birth | January 11, 1976 |
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| Place of birth | Richmond, Virginia |
| Career information | |
| CFL status | International |
| Position(s) | HB |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Weight | 192 lb (87 kg) |
| College | Ole Miss |
| High school | Asheville High (NC) |
| NFL draft | 1998 / Round: 1 / Pick: 29 |
| Drafted by | Miami Dolphins |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1998–1999 | Miami Dolphins |
| 1999 | Denver Broncos |
| 2001 | Chicago Enforcers |
| 2002 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| 2003 | Minnesota Vikings |
| 2004–2007 | Toronto Argonauts |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| CFL All-Star | 2002 |
| CFL West All-Star | 2002 |
| Awards | 2002 Eddie James Memorial Trophy |
| Career stats | |
| Rushing | 697 (Avg: 5.3 yards; TDs: 20) |
| Longest Rushing | 74 |
| Kickoff Returns | 32 (Avg: 30.6 yards) |
| Longest Kickoff Return | 75 |
| Punt Returns | 6 (Avg: 5.7 yards) |
| Longest Punt Return | 13 *CFL statistics only |
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John Edward Avery, Jr. (born January 11, 1976) is a former professional Canadian football and American football player. He last played with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League, but also played with the National Football League's (Miami Dolphins, Denver Broncos and Minnesota Vikings) and the XFL (Chicago Enforcers).
Avery attended and played football at Asheville High School in Asheville, North Carolina and, following graduation, continued his playing career at Northwest Mississippi Community College in Senatobia, Mississippi.
After two years at Northwest Mississippi Community College, Avery enrolled at the University of Mississippi. In 1996, he started five games at running back, rushing 181 times for 788 yards and 5 touchdowns, 16 receptions for 99 yards and 17 kickoff returns for 473 yards and touchdowns. In 1997, Avery started nine games for the Rebels, including the Motor City Bowl. During his final season with the Rebels, Avery totaled 166 carries for 862 yards and 7 touchdowns, added 13 receptions for 113 yards, 8 punt returns for 46 yards, and returned 13 kickoffs for 315 yards and one touchdown.
In 1997, he was a finalist for the Conerly Trophy.
Avery was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the 1st Round (29th Overall) of the 1998 NFL Draft.
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