James Saxon (American football)

James Saxon

Saxon as a Dolphins coach in 2009
Date of birth:	March 23, 1966 (1966-03-23)
Place of birth:	Beaufort, SC
Career information
Position(s):	Running back
College:	San Jose State
NFL Draft:	1988 / Round: 6 / Pick: 139
Organizations
As player:
1988-1991 1992-1994 1995	Kansas City Chiefs Miami Dolphins Philadelphia Eagles
Playing stats at DatabaseFootball.com

James Saxon (born March 23, 1966 in Beaufort, South Carolina) is a former American football running back who played eight seasons in the National Football League. He played college football for San Jose State University. He is the father of Harvard bound quarterback Devin Saxon.

James Saxon played football at American River Junior College in the Sacramento area before he transferred to San Jose State University.

Saxon is the running backs coach of the Minnesota Vikings.

External links

• Miami Dolphins bio page