CJ Verdell

CJ Verdell is an American football running back for the Indianapolis Colts. He played college football for the Oregon Ducks.

CJ Verdell
Indianapolis Colts
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born: (1999-08-16) August 16, 1999
Chula Vista, California
Height:5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight:211 lb (96 kg)
Career information
High school:Mater Dei
(Chula Vista, California)
College:Oregon (2017–2021)
Undrafted:2022
Career history
Roster status:Undrafted free agent
Career highlights and awards

Early years

Verdell attended Mater Dei High School in Chula Vista, California.[1] As a senior, he rushed for 2,399 yards on 262 carries with 36 touchdowns. He committed to the University of Oregon to play college football.[2][3]

College career

Verdell redshirted his first year at Oregon in 2017.[4]

As a Redshirt Freshman, Verdell ran the ball 202 times for 1,018 yards and 10 Touchdowns. He also caught 27 passes for 315 yards and 2 Touchdowns.[5][6][7] He returned to Oregon as the starter in 2019 and ran 197 times for 1,220 yards and 8 Touchdowns while collecting 14 receptions for 125 yards. In the 2019 Pac-12 Football Championship Game, he rushed for 208 yards with three touchdowns and was named the game's MVP.[8]

Professional career
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanVertical jumpBroad jump
5 ft 7+3⁄4 in
(1.72 m)		 194 lb
(88 kg)		 29+1⁄4 in
(0.74 m)		 9+1⁄2 in
(0.24 m)		29.5 in
(0.75 m)		9 ft 10 in
(3.00 m)
All values from NFL Combine[9][10][11]

References
  1. Norcross, Don (September 22, 2016). "Mater Dei RB fast on field, but slow doing dishes at home". San Diego U-T Preps.
  2. "Coveted California RB C.J. Verdell commits to Oregon Ducks". oregonlive. May 6, 2016.
  3. "Mater Dei Catholic running back sticks with Ducks". San Diego Union-Tribune. February 2, 2017.
  4. Register-Guard, Ryan Thorburn The. "Oregon Ducks RB CJ Verdell ready for bigger role after redshirt season". nrtoday.com.
  5. Register-Guard, STEVE MIMS The. "Oregon football: Verdell healthy and ready to go for Ducks". Corvallis Gazette Times.
  6. "CJ Verdell trained for a literal break through season". sports.yahoo.com.
  7. "Unsung Oregon RB CJ Verdell has Auburn's attention". al. August 28, 2019.
  8. Oregonian/OregonLive, James Crepea | The (December 7, 2019). "CJ Verdell, Oregon Ducks run over Utah for Pac-12 Championship, earn Rose Bowl berth: Game at a glance". oregonlive.
  9. "CJ Verdell Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  10. "NFL Combine: Official measurements for every NFL Draft prospect in Indianapolis". theathletic.com. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  11. "CJ Verdell, Oregon, RB, 2022 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
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