Jerious Norwood

Norwood's 2007 Stats from NFL.com

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Originally selected as a third round (79th pick overall) draft choice by the Atlanta Falcons in 2006.

CAREER

Became a catalyst for the Falcons run game as a rookie in 2006, especially in the final quarter of play. Of his 633 rushing yards, 424 came in the fourth quarter, ranking him second in the NFL behind Chiefs RB Larry Johnson (430).

Was the first player in NFL history to have his first two career touchdown runs each go over 69 yards or more. His 78-yard touchdown run against Arizona in Week 4 marked the second longest in Falcons history behind RB Warrick Dunn's 90-yard touchdown carry the following week against the New York Jets.

Finished sixth among all rookie running backs with 633 rushing yards on 99 carries and his 6.4 average yards per carry ranked second highest in the NFL, topped only by teammate QB Michael Vick (8.4 avg.).

Impressed scouts the fastest 40-time (4.33) at the 2006 NFL Combine.

2006 (FALCONS)

Played in 14 contests and ranked third on the team with 633 rushing yards on 99 carries (6.4 avg.) with two touchdowns to go along with 12 receptions for 102 yards. Also returned 13 kickoffs for 320 yards and tallied three special teams tackles.

Rushed 10 times for 66 yards (6.6 avg.) in NFL debut at Carolina (9/10) and added one special teams tackle.

Had his first career reception for 12 yards vs. Tampa Bay (9/17) in addition to nine carries for 45 yards on the ground with a long of 23 yards.

Posted 106 rushing yards on six carries (17.7 avg.), including a career-long and team record long 78-yard touchdown run vs. Arizona (10/1). Part of a rushing attack that rushed for over 200 yards (262 yards) for the third time in four games.

Tallied 64 rushing yards on eight carries (8.0 avg.) vs. Pittsburgh (10/22) in addition to one reception for five yards. Recorded one kickoff return for 27 yards.

Registered a career-high 107 yards on nine carries with one touchdown at Washington (12/3). Part of a running game that totaled 256 yards on the ground in a 24-14 win over the Redskins.

Carried the ball seven times for 32 yards and hauled in one catch for four yards before leaving the game in the third quarter with an injury (knee) at Tampa Bay (12/10).

Collected 63 rushing yards on 10 attempts at Philadelphia (12/31) and recorded three catches for 28 yards (9.3 avg.).

COLLEGE

Started 29 of 46 games for the Bulldogs, setting a school record with 3,222 career rushing yards on 573 carries (5.6 avg.) with 15 touchdowns. As a three-year starter, he rushed for over 100 yards on 13 occasions, surpassing the previous school record of 12 set by Walter Packer and James Johnson.

Recipient of the Conerly Award as a senior, which is given to the top college player in the state of Mississippi, after leading the team rushing with 191 carries for 1,136 yards (5.9 avg.) with six touchdowns and no fumbles as a senior. Ranked second on the squad with 19 catches for 96 yards and two touchdowns. Also registered four punt returns for 43 yards. His 1,275 all-purpose yards on 214 plays rank eighth best in school history.

Started every game as a junior as he became the sixth player in school history to rush for over 1,000 yards in a season, rushing for 1,050 yards on 195 carries with seven touchdowns. Tallied five games of 100-plus rushing yards, including one 200-yard performance.

Played in every game with eight starts as a sophomore, finishing the season with 121 carries for 642 yards and two touchdowns.

Named to the Knoxville News SEC All-Freshman team as a kickoff returner. Finished second on the club with 66 rushes for 394 yards (6.0 avg.). Also caught five passes for 47 yards and returned 14 kickoffs for 292 yards.

PERSONAL

Played football, baseball, basketball and track at Brandon (MS) High School, where he recorded 92 career touchdowns to rank fourth all-time on the state career-scoring list and accounted for more than 8,000 all-purpose yards.

Named Mississippi's Gatorade Player of the Year as a senior as he rushed for 2,152 yards and scored 32 touchdowns. Also caught nine passes for 165 yards and three touchdowns, while averaging 46.9 yards on six kickoff returns with one touchdown. Also rushed for a school record 367 yards during a playoff game.

Totaled 3,229 all-purpose yards and 38 touchdowns during a standout junior season.

Enjoys hunting and fishing in his free time.

Born Jerious Montreal Norwood on July 29, 1983 in Jackson, Mississippi. Has one daughter, Janila.