david meggett
David Meggett (born April 30, 1966 in Charleston, South Carolina) is a former professional American football running back who played for the New York Giants (1989-1994), New England Patriots (1995-1997), and the New York Jets (1998). [1]
Selected by New York Giants in fifth round (132nd pick overall) of 1989 NFL draft. [...] Holds NFL career records for most punt returns_344; most yards gained by punt return_3.668; and most fair catches_114. [2]
He led the league in punt return yards (582) in his rookie season, while gaining 577 kickoff return yards, 531 receiving yards, and 117 rushing yards, earning him a trip to the Pro Bowl. [...] He played college football at Morgan State University and Towson University. [...] Meggett was used frequently as both a rusher and receiver in his NFL career, but was primarily used to return kickoffs and punts on special teams. [...] In 1990, while with the Giants, Meggett was also charged with lewdness after allegedly soliciting sex from an undercover Baltimore police officer; he was later found not guilty of those charges. [...] Meggett was released by the New England Patriots in 1998 after being accused of sexually assaulting and robbing a prostitute in a Toronto hotel room; the sexual assault charge was later dropped by prosecutors. [...] Meggett was one of the favorite players of coach Bill Parcells, playing for him on three different NFL franchises. [1]
HIGH SCHOOL: Bonds-Wilson (North Charleston, S.C.). [...]… 1994_Attempted two passes with one completion for 16 yards and a touchdown, fumbled six times and recovered five fumbles. [...]… Signed by New England Patriots (March 3, 1995). [...]… Granted free agency (February 1, 1991). [2]
Meggett lead the NFL in punt return yards again in his second season (467), helping the Giants record a 13-3 regular season record and a 20-19 victory over the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXV. [...] In 1996, he had the best season of his career, recording 1,966 all-purpose yards, earning his second trip to the Pro Bowl, and helped New England gain a berth in Super Bowl XXXI. [1]
Sources:
[1] Dave Meggett - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
[2] The Sporting News: NFL - David Meggett