T. J. Duckett Explained

T. J. Duckett
Number:45, 36, 42
Position:Running back
Birth Date:17 February 1981
Birth Place:Kalamazoo, Michigan, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lbs:261
High School:Norrix (Kalamazoo)
College:Michigan State
Draftyear:2002
Draftround:1
Draftpick:18
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Rushing attempts
Statvalue1:717
Statlabel2:Rushing yards
Statvalue2:2,814
Statlabel3:Rushing touchdowns
Statvalue3:44
Statlabel4:Receptions
Statvalue4:35
Statlabel5:Receiving yards
Statvalue5:303
Pfr:DuckT.00

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 life

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
12 130 507 3.9 33 4 28 0 0
16 197 779 4.0 55 11 39 3 2
13 104 509 4.9 35 8 30 2 2
14 121 380 3.1 25 8 24 2 2
10 38 132 3.5 19 2 9 1 0
12 65 335 5.2 53 3 16 1 0
16 62 172 2.8 29 8 26 0 0
Career 93 717 2,814 3.9 55 44 172 9 6

Receiving Stats

Year Team Games Receptions Yards Yards per Reception Longest Reception Touchdowns First Downs Fumbles Fumbles Lost
12 9 61 6.8 20 0 3 0 0
16 11 94 8.5 21 0 2 0 0
13 3 15 5.0 11 0 1 0 0
14 6 63 10.5 19 0 3 0 0
10 2 16 8.0 19 0 1 0 0
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]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2002 NFL Draft Listing . March 18, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  2. Web site: Moyes . Jim . Jim Moyes Picks The Top 10 Michigan Athletes Ever in Each Event . July 15, 2023 . Michtrack.org.
  3. News: T.J. Duckett Bio. Michigan State Official Athletic Site.
  4. Web site: FOX Sports on MSN: T.J. Duckett - Fantasy News . September 19, 2008 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20071020011738/http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/playerFantasyNews?statsId=5904 . October 20, 2007 .
  5. Web site: T.J. Duckett Stats. ESPN Internet Ventures. May 7, 2023.
  6. Web site: Simple-T was created in 2011 by five individuals who believed in the power of charity and importance of generosity . www.simple-t.org . January 13, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130308150543/http://www.simple-t.org/ . March 8, 2013 . dead.
  7. Web site: New World Flood. New World Flood. May 9, 2017.
  8. Web site: Nelsen . Chris . March 23, 2018 . Michigan football: Four-star Mazi Smith taking unofficial visit . July 15, 2023 . Freep.com.