Position(s) Running back Jersey #(s) 32, 34 Born May 12, 1958 (1958-05-12) (age 52) Sikeston, Missouri Career information Year(s) 1981–1990 NFL Draft 1981 / Round: 2 / Pick: 34 College Missouri Professional teams Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1981-1989) Washington Redskins (1990) Detroit Lions (1990) Career stats Rushing yards 6,008 Average 3.8 Touchdowns 37 Stats at NFL.com Career highlights and awards 1× Pro Bowl selection (1984) 1× All-Pro selection (1984) James Curtis Wilder (born May 12, 1958 in Sikeston, Missouri) is a former professional American football running back in the National Football League for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Washington Redskins, and the Detroit Lions..