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Receptions:	108
Receiving yards:	1,310
Receiving touchdowns:	6
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Craig McEwen
No. 26, 32, 31, 83, 45
Position:	Tight end ; Running back
Personal information
Born:	December 16, 1965 (age 59); Northport, New York, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:	220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school:	Northport (Northport, New York)
College:	Utah
Undrafted:	1987
Career history
	Washington Redskins (1987–1988); San Diego Chargers (1989–1991); Amsterdam Admirals (1995);
Career highlights and awards
	Super Bowl champion (XXII);
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:
Receptions:	108
Receiving yards:	1,310
Receiving touchdowns:	6
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Craig Eugene McEwen (born December 16, 1965) is an American former professional football tight end in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins and San Diego Chargers. He played college football at the University of Utah.^[1] He attended Northport High School, Long Island, New York.

College career

McEwen attended University of Utah and Santa Ana College. Offensive coordinator, Jack Reilly offered McEwen a full scholarship to Utah.^[2] In June 2015, he was ranked one of the best Tight ends in the university's history with 64 catches for 721 yards and seven touchdowns.^[3]

Professional career

Washington Redskins

1987's NFL strike created some opportunities for McEwen, who was one of the replacement players who filled in for the regulars while regular NFL players were on strike. McEwen played under head coach Joe Gibbs. He was then hired as a regular player and earned a Super Bowl ring from the Redskins’ 42-10 rout of the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXII.^[4]

McEwen earned in 1987 a signing bonus $3,500 and $40,000 minimum for a rookie.^[5]

San Diego Chargers

After two years with the Redskins, McEwen then spent his last three seasons in San Diego.^[6] November 30, 1990 McEwen was placed on the injured reserve list with a thigh injury.^[7]

Amsterdam Admirals World League

McEwen was drafted #41 in the inaugural season of the franchise in the World League of American Football (WLAF) as Tight end. Jamie Martin was the quarterback who threw McEwen a 22-yard pass for a touchdown^[8]