Tim Stallworth
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| Position: | Wide receiver | ||||
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| Born: | August 26, 1966 Pacoima, California, U.S. | ||||
| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 185 lb (84 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Montclair College Preparatory School (Van Nuys, California) | ||||
| College: | Washington State (1986–1989) | ||||
| NFL draft: | 1990 / round: 6 / pick: 161 | ||||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||
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Timothy James Stallworth (born August 26, 1966) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for one season.[1] He played college football at Washington State and was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the sixth round of the 1990 NFL Draft.
College career
[edit]Stallworth played at Washington State for four seasons, from 1986 to 1989. As a sophomore, Stallworth emerged as a top receiver for the Cougars and also served as a return specialist, fielding 17 punts for 135 yards and taking 10 kickoffs for 142 yards. Stallworth broke out in his junior season, catching 55 passes for 1,031 yards and eight touchdowns. He led the Pac-10 in receiving yards, tied for the lead in touchdowns, and was named to the second-team All-Pac-10 team.[2]
Stallworth caught 117 passes for 2,130 yards and 16 touchdowns over the course of his collegiate career.[3] He ranks ninth in program history in career receiving yards.
College statistics
[edit]| Season | Team | GP | Receiving | |||
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| Rec | Yds | Avg | TD | |||
| 1986 | Washington State | 11 | 6 | 176 | 29.3 | 2 |
| 1987 | Washington State | 11 | 26 | 375 | 14.4 | 1 |
| 1988 | Washington State | 11 | 55 | 1,031 | 18.7 | 8 |
| 1989 | Washington State | 8 | 30 | 548 | 18.3 | 5 |
| Career | 41 | 117 | 2,130 | 18.2 | 16 | |
Professional career
[edit]Los Angeles Rams
[edit]Stallworth was selected in the fourth round by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1980 NFL Draft.[4] He signed with the team, but failed to make the final roster.[5]
Denver Broncos
[edit]Stallworth spent the majority of the 1990 season on the Denver Broncos practice squad, where he served as a member of the scout team, mimicking opposing receivers like Seattle's Brian Blades and Oakland's Tim Brown.[6] He was activated ahead of the team's Week 17 against the Green Bay Packers.[7] Stallworth was targeted once on a trick play by Bobby Humphrey, but the ball was knocked out of his hands before he could secure it for a touchdown.
He was waived by the Broncos on August 20, 1991.[8]
Personal life and post-playing career
[edit]Stallworth is the second cousin of Pro Football Hall of Fame receiver John Stallworth, whom he cites as the reason he wore the number 82 in college.[9] After his football career ended, Stallworth has worked as a social worker and an assistant football coach at Kennedy Catholic High School in Burien, Washington.
References
[edit]- ^ "Tim Stallworth Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
- ^ "2023 Washington State Football Media Guide" (PDF). Washington State Athletic Department. 2023. pp. 108, 113, 122, 123. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
- ^ "Tim Stallworth". Sports Reference. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
- ^ "1990 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
- ^ "FOOTBALL". The Palm Beach Post. July 10, 1990. p. 49. Retrieved August 16, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Tomasson, Chris (December 19, 2023). "One and done: Broncos players with one career game share wild stories". Denver Gazette. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
- ^ "FOOTBALL". The Tennessean. December 30, 1990. p. 22. Retrieved August 16, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "FOOTBALL". Dayton Daily News. August 21, 1991. p. 20. Retrieved August 16, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Dufresne, Chris (July 12, 1990). "Stallworth Gives Rams a Flashback: L.A. fans can still picture his second cousin beating them in the Super Bowl 10 years ago". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved May 17, 2024.