James Britt came out of Minden High School in Minden, Louisiana, his hometown. From there his career ran through college football at LSU and the 1983 NFL Draft, where the Atlanta Falcons took him in the second round, and it eventually earned him All-America honors.
He was selected in the 2nd round (No. 43 overall) of the 1983 NFL Draft. His professional career included the Atlanta Falcons.
Career highlights
- First-team All-American (1982)
- First-team All-SEC (1982)
Honors as listed in James Britt's Wikipedia profile.
Pro career
- Atlanta Falcons (1983–1987)
Teams as listed in the sources below, including practice-squad and offseason stints.
Questions about this player
What high school did James Britt go to?
James Britt played high school football at Minden High School in Minden, Louisiana (Webster Parish).
Is James Britt from Shreveport?
James Britt played high school football in the Shreveport–Bossier area, at Minden High School in Minden; he was born in Minden, Louisiana.
Where did James Britt play college football?
James Britt played college football at LSU.
When was James Britt drafted?
James Britt was drafted in the 2nd round, No. 43 overall, of the 1983 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons.
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