Robert Clark (gridiron football)

Robert James Clark (born August 6, 1965) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the New Orleans Saints (1987–1988), Detroit Lions (1989–1991), Miami Dolphins (1992), and the Baltimore Stallions (1994–1995) of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was selected by the Saints in the tenth round of the 1987 NFL draft.[2]

Robert Clark
No. 89, 82, 81, 86
PositionWide receiver
Personal information
Born (1965-08-06) August 6, 1965 (age 60)
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight175 lb (79 kg)
Career information
High schoolRichmond (VA) Marshall-Walker[1]
CollegeNorth Carolina Central
NFL draft1987: 10th round, 263rd overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Receptions165
Receiving yards2,644
Touchdowns18
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Clark graduated from North Carolina Central University in 1987 with a BA degree in political science. He holds multiple receiving and offensive records with Central.[3]

NFL career statistics

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Legend
Bold Career high

Regular season

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Year Team Games Receiving
GPGSRecYdsAvgLngTD
1987NOR 2033812.7140
1988NOR 1601924512.9212
1989DET 16164174818.2692
1990DET 16155291417.6578
1991DET 14144764013.6686
1992MIA 3035919.7450
67451652,64416.06918

Playoffs

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Year Team Games Receiving
GPGSRecYdsAvgLngTD
1991DET 1022914.5160
1022914.5160

References

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  1. "Clark's catch gives Cavaliers tie with Devils". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
  2. "1987 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
  3. "Robert Clark Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.