Official Bio
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Strengths:
Good size and bulk...Great vision and instincts...Very patient...More quick than fast...Elusive in space...Soft hands...Great ball skills...Solid route runner...Nice effort in pass protection...Could also return kicks.
Weaknesses:
Average speed...Not very explosive and lacks a burst...Isn't a big play threat...Indecisive...Won't break many tackles...Intelligence has been questioned...Had some off-the-field problems...Durability's a concern.
Notes:
Regarded as one of the Top 15 recruits in the entire country coming out of high school according to Rivals and the only running back ranked ahead of him was Jonathan Stewart...Played in all 12 games as a true freshman in 2005...Played in a four-man committee in 2006 but still earned 6 starts and was even named 2nd Team All-Big 12 as an all-purpose player...Started all 12 games in 2007 and was named 2nd Team All-Big 12...Started 12 games in 2008 but his overall workload was greatly reduced...Averaged 20.1 yards on 22 kick returns during his college career...Has dealt with knee, back and toe injuries...Was hospitalized in the intensive-care unit in 2007 and while the exact details were never disclosed he was reportedly found unconscious due to an overdose...Ranks fourth on the Cornhuskers career all-purpose yardage list...An extremely versatile prospect who can contribute as a runner, receiver, blocker and return man...Profiles as an ideal backup.
| Career Statistics |
| Year |
GP |
Att |
Yds |
Avg |
TD |
Rec |
Yds |
TD |
| 2005 |
12 |
43 |
139 |
3.2 |
0 |
2 |
3 |
0 |
| 2006 |
14 |
141 |
728 |
5.2 |
6 |
32 |
383 |
0 |
| 2007 |
12 |
206 |
1,019 |
4.9 |
9 |
75 |
705 |
3 |
| 2008 |
12 |
125 |
517 |
4.1 |
7 |
26 |
288 |
1 |
| Total |
50 |
515 |
2,403 |
4.7 |
22 |
135 |
1,379 |
4 |
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