Adger Armstrong facts for kids

Adger Armstrong Jr. is a former American football player. He played as a fullback in the National Football League (NFL). A fullback is a player who runs with the ball or blocks for other players. Adger was born on June 21, 1957. He played for several teams during his career. These included the Houston Oilers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He also had a short time with the Dallas Cowboys.

Early Life and College Years

Adger Armstrong Jr. was born in Houston, Texas. He attended high school at Cy-Fair and Jersey Village. After high school, he went to Texas A&M University. There, he played college football for the Texas A&M Aggies. Playing college football helps athletes get ready for professional sports.

NFL Career

In 1979, Adger Armstrong joined the Dallas Cowboys. He was signed as an undrafted free agent. This means a team signed him even though he was not chosen in the main NFL draft. He played for the Cowboys in 1979.

Houston Oilers

From 1980 to 1982, Armstrong played for the Houston Oilers. The Oilers were an NFL team based in Houston, Texas. During his time with the Oilers, he gained 231 rushing yards. He also had 710 receiving yards. These yards show how far he ran with the ball or caught it. He scored 9 touchdowns for the team. A touchdown is worth six points in football.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

After playing for the Oilers, Armstrong moved to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He played for the Buccaneers from 1983 to 1985. The Buccaneers are based in Tampa, Florida. He continued his career as a fullback with this team.

Adger Armstrong's career shows how players can contribute to different teams. He played for a total of three NFL teams.