Felton Huggins played wide receiver at Southeastern Louisiana from 2003-2005.
Over that period he set school career records for receptions (162), yards (2,345) and TD catches (22).
He also set single season marks in 2004, in pass receptions (84), receiving yards (1,313) and TD catches (13).
Signed with the Jaguars in 2007 and allocated to NFL Europa’s Frankfurt Galaxy.
Caught 19 passes with two going for TDs.
Returned stateside and joined the Bills from 2007-09.
Briefly popped back up on the pro radar with the Montreal Alouettes of the CFL in 2012.
Huggins has gone into the college coaching ranks, most recently coaching wide receivers at Charleston State.
ACCOLADES:
Southeastern Louisiana Athletics Hall of Fame (2013)
NOTES:
A surprise bonus autograph thrown in by CFL Fan in Philly, I really like this card a lot. It’s a great photo and the lighting is spot on. I enjoy diving in and learning about players like Felton, as I feel it really brings me closer to the sport.
Solid athlete started career as a DB for Ohio State in 1997 and 98.
Transferred to Western Illinois and was moved to TE by coaches who said he reminded him of Marv Cook.
Playing for the Leathernecks from 99-01, broke school receiving records.
At pro day as FB ran a 4.5 40 and was nicknamed ‘The Fastest Fullback in the NFL’, by then head coach Mike Martz.
Undrafted in 2002, was signed to the active roster of the Rams off of the Seahawks as a TE
Spent a total of 4 seasons with the Rams, joining the Frankfurt Galaxy in 2005 playing RB.
After league folded following the 2007 campaign, Niklos saw time with the Raiders (2005-06), Cleveland Browns (2007-08), and was briefly on IR with the Chiefs before deciding to hang up the cleats.
As of 2023, runs a sports performance business in Illinois.
NOTES:
A special bonus card thrown in when I purchased the remaining AAF sets I needed, I really get a kick out of these ‘deep cuts’ like JR Niklos.
CARD: Frankfurt Galaxy Team Issue 2003 ACQUIRED: 2022, Private Acquisition
CAREER SNAPSHOT:
Played DB at Grambling and was not selected in the 2002 NFL Draft.
Played for the CFL Montreal Alouettes making one tackle that year.
In 2003 took his skills to the NFLE playing for the Frankfurt Galaxy pulling in 3 picks.
Returned to Louisiana, playing for the New Orleans Voodoo of the Arena Football League in 2004, ’05, and ’08 as a DB/WR.
Played one season for the Kansas City Brigade in 2006.
Best statistical year came in final year with Voodoo in ’08, posting 88 total tackles, 7 pass breakups, 2 forced fumbles, 7 interceptions for 58 yards and a TD playing fulltime as a DB.
NOTES:
Great card here of Calvin, who actually has one other issue- An Upper Deck 2005 Arena Football card when he was with the Kansas City Brigade.
NFLE
TAC
SAC
FUM
INT
YDS
AVG
TD
LG
N/a
N/a
N/a
3
28
9.3
0
28
ARENA
TAC
SAC
FUM
INT
YDS
AVG
TD
LG
180
0.0
3
12
72
6.0
1
N/a
REC
YDS
AVG
TD
LG
61
617
10.2
9
N/a
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