Craig Cassady

Craig Cassady
No. 23
PositionDefensive back
Personal information
Born (1953-12-21) December 21, 1953
Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight175 lb (79 kg)
Career information
High schoolWhetstone (Columbus)
CollegeOhio State
NFL draft1976: 8th round, 213th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Craig Cassady (born December 21, 1953) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL) in 1977. He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes.[1][2] His father was Howard "Hopalong" Cassady who won the Heisman Trophy while playing for Ohio State and played eight years in the NFL.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Craig Cassady Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved April 10, 2020.
  2. ^ "Craig Cassady, DB". Nfl.com. Retrieved April 10, 2020.
  3. ^ "Talking College Football History: Craig Cassady". PennSports.LIVE. May 14, 2024. Retrieved November 22, 2025.