CARDS: Action Packed 1990, Pro Set 1989, Pro Set 1990
ACQUIRED: TTM 2021, C/o Home
SENT: 5/14 RECEIVED: 6/6 (22 DAYS)
CAREER SNAPSHOT:
- JoJo Townsell played WR and KR for UCLA from 1979-1982.
- He accounted for 1972 total yards from scrimmage, 20 TDs receiving, 1 rushing TD, and 1 kick return TD.
- Townsell was selected in the 3rd round of the 1983 Draft by the New York Jets, but opted to play in the USFL instead for LA.
- As a receiver, his best season came in 1984 when JoJo caught 58 passes, for 889 yards and 7 TDs for the Express.
- He moonlighted as a returner with 8 PR for 33 yards, and 1 KR for 8 yards.
- After 3 seasons in LA, Townsell joined the Jets in 1985, where he was used primarily as a return man.
- His moment in the sun came however in 1989, when he caught 45 passes for 787 yards and 5 TDs.
- Although he played with the team through 1991, he spent the final year of his career on IR.
USFL
| REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 126 | 1992 | 15.8 | 16 | 82t |
NFL
| REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 | 1119 | 16.0 | 5 | 63t |
| KR | YDS | AVG | TD | LG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98 | 2048 | 20.9 | 1 | 93t |
| PR | YDS | AVG | TD | LG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 127 | 1360 | 10.7 | 2 | 91t |
NOTES:
JoJo appears in the classic Nintendo game Tecmo Super Bowl. He also runs a youth foundation that promotes physical fitness, and supports recreational programs and amateur athletics.