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Townsell, JoJo

Action Packed 1990, #200

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

RECYDSAVGTDLG
126199215.81682t

NFL

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70111916.0563t
KRYDSAVGTDLG
98204820.9193t
PRYDSAVGTDLG
127136010.7291t

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.