Ricky Porter


No headshot available

Position: RB
Date of Birth: January 14, 1960
Height / Weight: 5'10" / 198 lbs
First Team: DET (1982)
Last Team: BUF (1987)

Running Back Stats

Year Team Games Rush Att Rush Yds Rush TDs Rec Targets Rec Yds Rec TDs Fumbles Fantasy

No RB stats found for this player.

Career Summary

Last Updated: February 10, 2025

Ricky Porter - NFL Career Overview

Date of Birth: January 14, 1960
Position: Running Back (RB)

Career Timeline

  • Detroit Lions (DET): 1982-1983
  • Baltimore Colts (BAL): 1984-1985
  • Buffalo Bills (BUF): 1986-1987

Career Highlights and Accomplishments

  • Porter was drafted in the early rounds of the NFL Draft, making his professional debut with the Detroit Lions in 1982.
  • Throughout his career, he served primarily as a running back, contributing to both the ground game and the passing game.
  • During his time with the Baltimore Colts, he had notable performances that showcased his versatility and speed.
  • With the Buffalo Bills, Porter was part of a team that was building towards future success, contributing valuable experience to a roster that would later become a contender in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Playing Style

  • Known for his speed and agility, Ricky Porter was able to evade defenders and make big plays on the field.
  • He was also utilized in various offensive schemes, demonstrating his adaptability as a player.

Legacy

While Ricky Porter may not be as widely known as some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for and his role as a running back in the NFL during the 1980s remain a part of football history.

Source: gpt-4o-mini


11600, , 1960-01-14, Ricky Porter, Richard, Porter

Hello!

I have been compiling Football Data for years to help me dominate my Fantasy Fooball and PickEm Leagues. I see so many frustrated people out there struggling to find the data they were looking for, so I decided to start making this available to you as well.

I specialize in making information easy to get to in simple formats, that get you the information you need FAST.

If you find this useful, please help this website grow by telling your friends or posting a link.