Earl Ferrell

Earl Ferrell

NFL player


Name=Earl Ferrell
DateOfBirth=birth date and age|1958|03|27
Birthplace= Halifax, Virginia
DateofDeath=
Position=Running Back
number=31
College=East Tennessee State
DraftedYear=1982
DraftedRound=5 / Pick 125
Stats=Y
DatabaseFootball=FERREEAR01
PFR=FerrEa00
years=1982-1989
teams=St. Louis/Phoenix Cardinals

Earl Thomas Ferrell (born March 27, 1958 in Halifax, Virginia), was a former professional American football player who was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 5th round of the 1982 NFL Draft. A 6'0", 220 lbs. running back from East Tennessee State, Ferrell played his entire NFL career for the Cardinals from 1982-1989. He led all Cardinals running backs in rushing yards during the 1988 and 1989 seasons, the team's first two years playing in Phoenix.

He was the first player ever, and one of only three in the school's history, to be selected in the after playing college football at ETSU. [http://www.nfl.com/draft/history/schools/easttennesseestate]

Despite a Pro Bowl appearance in each of his final two seasons, Ferrell's career was cut short due to problems with illegal drugs. In 1988, Ferrell reportedly tested positive three times for cocaine, and prior to the 1990 season, he was suspended for one year due to another failed drug test. He never played in the NFL again. [ [http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9C0CE0DC1531F935A15757C0A966958260 SPORTS PEOPLE: PRO FOOTBALL; Ferrell to Miss Season For Positive Drug Test - New York Times ] ]

Earl Ferrell still has a cult following. His fan club is led by Louise of Germantown. Aaron Proctor is also huge Ferrell fan.

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