T. J. Duckett

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T. J. Duckett
No. 45, 36, 42, 44
Position: Running back
Personal information
Born: (1981-02-17) February 17, 1981 (age 43)
Kalamazoo, Michigan, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:261 lb (118 kg)
Career information
High school: Norrix (Kalamazoo)
College: Michigan State
NFL draft: 2002  / Round: 1 / Pick: 18
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards:2,814
Rushing average:3.9
Rushing TDs:44
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

Todd Jeffery Duckett (born February 17, 1981) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Michigan State Spartans. Duckett was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the first round of the 2002 NFL draft with the 18th overall pick. He also played in the NFL for the Washington Redskins, Detroit Lions and Seattle Seahawks. [1]

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Early years

Duckett participated in track & field, where he was a three-time state Class-A shot put champion. He held the state record in the shot put, from 1999 until 2016, at 20.42 meters (67 ft). [2] In sprints, he was a member of the 4 × 100 m relay (42.59s) team and recorded a personal-best time of 10.6 seconds in the 100-meter dash. He was also timed at 4.37 seconds in the 40-yard dash and bench pressed 515 pounds. [3]

Professional career

Seattle Seahawks

On March 4, 2008, the Seattle Seahawks signed Duckett to a five-year contract worth $14 million. He served as a short-yardage back for the Seahawks. Duckett scored a touchdown on a one-yard run on September 14, 2008. Before the game, his number was changed from 45 to 42. [4]

NFL statistics

Rushing Stats [5]

YearTeamGamesCarriesYardsYards per CarryLongest CarryTouchdownsFirst DownsFumblesFumbles Lost
2002 ATL 121305073.93342800
2003 ATL 161977794.055113932
2004 ATL 131045094.93583022
2005 ATL 141213803.12582422
2006 WSH 10381323.5192910
2007 DET 12653355.25331610
2008 SEA 16621722.82982600
Career937172,8143.9554417296

Receiving Stats [5]

YearTeamGamesReceptionsYardsYards per ReceptionLongest ReceptionTouchdownsFirst DownsFumblesFumbles Lost
2002 ATL 129616.8200300
2003 ATL 1611948.5210200
2004 ATL 133155.0110100
2005 ATL 1466310.5190300
2006 WSH 102168.0190100
2007 DET 1245413.5220400
Career77353038.72201400

Personal life

In 2012, he started a nonprofit printing company for t-shirts and other clothing items. [6] In 2017, he started New World Flood, a non-profit organization that goes into schools and teaches kids how they can start a flood of community service and kind acts in their school, town, city, and world. [7]

Duckett's cousin Mazi Smith plays defensive tackle in the NFL. [8]

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References

  1. ↑ "2002 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
  2. ↑ Moyes, Jim. "Jim Moyes Picks The Top 10 Michigan Athletes Ever in Each Event". Michtrack.org. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
  3. ↑ "T.J. Duckett Bio". Michigan State Official Athletic Site.
  4. ↑ "FOX Sports on MSN: T.J. Duckett - Fantasy News". Archived from the original on October 20, 2007. Retrieved September 19, 2008.
  5. 1 2 "T.J. Duckett Stats". ESPN Internet Ventures. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Simple-T was created in 2011 by five individuals who believed in the power of charity and importance of generosity". www.simple-t.org. Archived from the original on March 8, 2013. Retrieved January 13, 2022.
  7. ↑ "New World Flood". New World Flood. Retrieved May 9, 2017.
  8. ↑ Nelsen, Chris (March 23, 2018). "Michigan football: Four-star Mazi Smith taking unofficial visit". Freep.com. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
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