James Bostic
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| James Bostic | |
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| Date of birth: | March 13, 1972 |
| Place of birth: |  Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
| Career information | |
| Position(s): | Running back |
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight: | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| College: | Auburn |
| NFL Draft: | 1994 / Round: 3 / Pick 83 |
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| 1994 1998-1999 2001 |
Los Angeles Rams Philadelphia Eagles Birmingham Thunderbolts (XFL) |
James Edward Bostic (born March 13, 1972 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida) is a former American football running back, best known for his play in the defunct XFL.
Bostic played college football at Auburn University. He was selected in the third round of the 1994 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams, but never played for the team. Bostic was briefly signed to the practice squad of the Miami Dolphins but was waived on September 30, 1998.[1] Bostic eventually signed with the Philadelphia Eagles for the 1998 and 1999 seasons. He appeared in 11 total games for Philadelphia, with 5 rushing attempts for 19 yards and 5 receptions for 8 yards, all in the 1999 season.
In 2001, Bostic was the starting running back for the XFL's Birmingham Thunderbolts. He led the XFL in rushing attempts that year with 153, and was third in rushing yards with 536.
