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| Born: | January 11, 1976 Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
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| Career information | |
| CFL status | American |
| Position(s) | HB |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Weight | 192 lb (87 kg) |
| College | Ole Miss |
| High school | Asheville (Asheville, North Carolina) |
| 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 |
| 2001* | Dallas Cowboys[1] |
| 2002 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| 2003 | Minnesota Vikings |
| 2004–2007 | Toronto Argonauts |
| *Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| CFL All-Star | 2002 |
| CFL West All-Star | 2002 |
| Awards | 2002 Eddie James Memorial Trophy |
| Career stats | |
| Rushes | 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 |
John Edward Avery Jr. (born January 11, 1976) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the Ole Miss Rebels and was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the first round of the 1998 NFL draft with the 29th overall pick. Avery played in the NFL for the Dolphins, Denver Broncos and Minnesota Vikings. He played in the CFL for the Edmonton Eskimos and Toronto Argonauts. He was also in the XFL with the Chicago Enforcers.