James Edward Arnold (born January 31, 1961) is a former American college and professional football player who was a punter in the National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons during the 1980s and 1990s.[1] Arnold played college football for Vanderbilt University, and earned unanimous All-American honors. He played professionally for the Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions, and Miami Dolphins of the NFL, and was a Pro Bowl selection twice.
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Position: | Punter |
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Born: | (1961-01-31) January 31, 1961 (age 63) Dalton, Georgia, U.S. |
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Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
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Weight: | 211 lb (96 kg) |
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High school: | Dalton (GA) |
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College: | Vanderbilt |
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NFL draft: | 1983 / Round: 5 / Pick: 119 |
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Punts: | 866 |
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Punting yards: | 36,637 |
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Punting average: | 42.3 |
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Player stats at PFR |
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Arnold was born in Dalton, Georgia.[2]
NFL career statistics
Legend |
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| Led the league |
Bold | Career high |
- Regular season
General | Punting |
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Season | Team | | | | | | | |
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1983 | KC | 16 | 93 | 3,710 | 39.9 | 32.6 | 21 | 6 |
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1984 | KC | 16 | 98 | 4,397 | 44.9 | 37.5 | 22 | 13 |
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1985 | KC | 16 | 93 | 3,827 | 41.2 | 32.4 | 15 | 11 |
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1986 | DET | 7 | 36 | 1,533 | 42.6 | 32.1 | 7 | 4 |
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1987 | DET | 11 | 46 | 2,007 | 43.6 | 39.6 | 17 | 4 |
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1988 | DET | 16 | 97 | 4,110 | 42.4 | 35.9 | 22 | 7 |
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1989 | DET | 16 | 82 | 3,538 | 43.1 | 36.0 | 14 | 9 |
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1990 | DET | 16 | 63 | 2,560 | 40.6 | 35.3 | 10 | 5 |
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1991 | DET | 16 | 75 | 3,092 | 41.2 | 35.4 | 27 | 5 |
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1992 | DET | 16 | 65 | 2,846 | 43.8 | 34.7 | 12 | 10 |
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1993 | DET | 16 | 72 | 3,207 | 44.5 | 36.8 | 15 | 9 |
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1994 | MIA | 12 | 46 | 1,810 | 39.3 | 33.5 | 14 | 4 |
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Career | 174 | 866 | 36,637 | 42.3 | 35.2 | 196 | 87 |
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