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]

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]

Year Team Games Carries Yards Yards per Carry Longest Carry Touchdowns First Downs Fumbles Fumbles Lost
2002 ATL 12 130 507 3.9 33 4 28 0 0
2003 ATL 16 197 779 4.0 55 11 39 3 2
2004 ATL 13 104 509 4.9 35 8 30 2 2
2005 ATL 14 121 380 3.1 25 8 24 2 2
2006 WSH 10 38 132 3.5 19 2 9 1 0
2007 DET 12 65 335 5.2 53 3 16 1 0
2008 SEA 16 62 172 2.8 29 8 26 0 0
Career 93 717 2,814 3.9 55 44 172 9 6

Receiving Stats[5]

Year Team Games Receptions Yards Yards per Reception Longest Reception Touchdowns First Downs Fumbles Fumbles Lost
2002 ATL 12 9 61 6.8 20 0 3 0 0
2003 ATL 16 11 94 8.5 21 0 2 0 0
2004 ATL 13 3 15 5.0 11 0 1 0 0
2005 ATL 14 6 63 10.5 19 0 3 0 0
2006 WSH 10 2 16 8.0 19 0 1 0 0
2007 DET 12 4 54 13.5 22 0 4 0 0
Career 77 35 303 8.7 22 0 14 0 0

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]

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. ^ a b "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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