Sultan McCullough

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Sultan McCullough
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Position: Running back
Personal information
Born: (1980-02-12) February 12, 1980 (age 42)
Pasadena, California
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:197 lb (89 kg)
Career information
High school: John Muir
(Pasadena, California)
College: USC
Undrafted: 2003
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

Sultan Rashad McCullough (born February 12, 1980) is a retired American football running back. He has played in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins and in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the Montreal Alouettes.

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During his college career, McCullough was also a standout as a sprinter, as he was the 1999 Pac-10 champion in the 100 meter dash. McCullough is regarded as the fastest player ever to play for the USC Trojans. [1] His brother Saladin McCullough also played professional football. [2]

High school career

McCullough attended John Muir High School in Pasadena, California where he was one of the top sprinters in the state. Along with Obea Moore, he led his team to a CIF State title in the 4×100 relay and was favored to win the state title in the sprint events when he pulled up in the 100 final. [3] [4] His team still holds the meet record at the prestigious Arcadia Invitational.

College career

McCullough played college football at the University of Southern California.

Professional career

McCullough has played for the Washington Redskins playing in one game, carrying the ball once for 9 yards and three catches for 13 yards. He was also on the practice squad for the Cleveland Browns.

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References

  1. "Sultan McCullough official player Bio". USC Trojans. 2003. Archived from the original on 2009-11-26. Retrieved 2009-10-19.
  2. "Saladin McCullough". all-xfl.com. Archived from the original on October 1, 2015. Retrieved October 16, 2014.
  3. "1997 - California State Meet Results". Archived from the original on 2009-12-31. Retrieved 2010-01-03. DyestatCal results
  4. "L.A. Daily New Article". 2012-10-17. Archived from the original on 2012-10-17.