James Saxon (American football)

James Saxon

Saxon in 2012 as Minnesota Vikings running backs coach
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Position:	Fullback
Personal information
Born:	(1966-03-23) March 23, 1966 (age 58) Beaufort, South Carolina, U.S.
Height:	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:	239 lb (108 kg)
Career information
High school:	Burton (SC) Battery Creek
College:	San Jose State
NFL draft:	1988 / round: 6 / pick: 139
Career history
As a player:
Kansas City Chiefs (1988–1991) Miami Dolphins (1992–1994) Kansas City Chiefs (1995)* Philadelphia Eagles (1995)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
As a coach:
Rutgers (1997–1998) Running backs coach Menlo (1999) Assistant Buffalo Bills (2000) Running backs coach Kansas City Chiefs (2001–2007) Running backs coach Miami Dolphins (2008–2010) Running backs coach Minnesota Vikings (2011–2013) Running backs coach Pittsburgh Steelers (2014–2018) Running backs coach Arizona Cardinals (2019–2022) Running backs coach Memphis Showboats (2023) Offensive Line coach
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards: 533 Yards per carry: 3.7 Rushing touchdowns: 5 Receiving yards: 515 Stats at Pro Football Reference

James Elijah Saxon (born March 23, 1966) is an American football coach and former fullback. He previously served as an assistant coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Minnesota Vikings, Miami Dolphins, Kansas City Chiefs, Arizona Cardinals and Buffalo Bills.

Saxon played college football at San Jose State and was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the sixth round of the 1988 NFL draft. He played for eight seasons in the NFL with the Chiefs, Miami Dolphins and Philadelphia Eagles.