John Tarver

No. 36, 49

Position:

Running back

Personal information

Date of birth:

January 1, 1949

Place of birth:

Bakersfield, California

Career information

College:

Colorado

NFL draft:

1972 / Round: 7 / Pick: 166

Career history

New England Patriots (1972-1974)
Philadelphia Eagles (1975)

Career NFL statistics

Rushing attempts-yards:	162-574
Receptions-yards:	34-214
Touchdowns:	8
Player stats at NFL.com

John Andrew Tarver (born January 1, 1in Bakersfield, California) is a former professional American football running back in the National Football League. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the 7th round (166th overall) of the 1972 NFL Draft out of Colorado. He played four seasons for the Patriots (1972–1974) and the Philadelphia Eagles (1975). John Tarver's son, Seth plays for the Idaho Stampede.

Outstanding athlete at Arvin High School, and Colorado University.

New England Patriots 1972 NFL draft selections

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