Johnny Hector

Johnny Lyndell Hector (born November 26, 1960) is an American former professional football player for 10 seasons the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Texas A&M Aggies and was selected 51st overall by the New York Jets in the second round of the 1983 NFL draft. Standing and 200 lbs., Hector played Jets from 1983 to 1992. His best season as a pro came during the 1987 season when he was tied with Charles White for most rushing touchdowns in the league with 11. During the mid to late 1980s, he served as a member of the 'Two-Headed Monster' backfield along with Freeman McNeil, creating a one-two punch at running back among the most potent in the league.

Hector compiled 4,280 rushing yards on 1,051 carries and 41 touchdowns; he also caught 188 passes for 1,661 yards and three touchdowns. His last NFL touchdown was against the New England Patriots on December 23, 1990.

He played high school football at New Iberia Senior High School in New Iberia, Louisiana and graduated in 1979. He lives in Lafayette, Louisiana with his wife, Karla.

NFL career statistics Legend Led the league Bold Career high

Regular season Year Team Games Rushing Receiving GP GS Att Yds Avg Lng TD Rec Yds Avg Lng TD 1983 NYJ 10 1 16 85 5.3 42 0 5 61 12.2 22 1 1984 NYJ 13 2 124 531 4.3 64 1 20 182 9.1 26 0 1985 NYJ 14 5 145 572 3.9 22 6 17 164 9.6 28 0 1986 NYJ 13 5 164 605 3.7 41 8 33 302 9.2 23 0 1987 NYJ 11 6 111 435 3.9 20 11 32 249 7.8 27 0 1988 NYJ 16 1 137 561 4.1 19 10 26 237 9.1 30 0 1989 NYJ 15 9 177 702 4.0 24 3 38 330 8.7 32 2 1990 NYJ 15 3 91 377 4.1 22 2 8 72 9.0 25 0 1991 NYJ 14 1 62 345 5.6 47 0 7 51 7.3 16 0 1992 NYJ 5 1 24 67 2.8 14 0 2 13 6.5 9 0 126 34 1,051 4,280 4.1 64 41 188 1,661 8.8 32 3

Playoffs Year Team Games Rushing Receiving GP GS Att Yds Avg Lng TD Rec Yds Avg Lng TD 1985 NYJ 1 0 4 13 3.3 7 0 1 11 11.0 11 1 1991 NYJ 1 1 11 43 3.9 8 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 2 1 15 56 3.7 8 0 1 11 11.0 11 1