J. J. Arrington
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Position: | Running back | ||||||
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Born: | Nashville, North Carolina, U.S. | January 23, 1983||||||
Height: | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||||||
Weight: | 212 lb (96 kg) | ||||||
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High school: | Northern Nash (Rocky Mount, North Carolina) | ||||||
College: | California | ||||||
NFL draft: | 2005 / Round: 2 / Pick: 44 | ||||||
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Johnathan Jerone Arrington (born January 23, 1983) is an American former professional
Early years
Arrington was born in Nashville, North Carolina. He attended Northern Nash High School and was a letterman in football as a tailback. In football, he was a three-year varsity starter and a two-time All-Conference selection. He was also named his team's Most Valuable Player and the Area Offensive Player of the Year as a senior.
College career
Arrington was sent to College of the Canyons by East Carolina University with the intent that he would play for the Pirates in two years. As a sophomore at College of the Canyons, he won All-Region III honors (which is selected by the California Community College Football Coaches Association and the Junior College Athletic Bureau) and had 135 rushing attempts for 769 yards (5.7 yards per rushing attempt average), and caught 30 passes for 320 yards (10.67 yards per reception average). His 19 touchdowns that season, and 29 career touchdowns, were both school records.
Arrington transferred to the University of California, Berkeley as a junior, and played for the
Despite his performance, he would receive limited carries for the rest of the 2003 season. He did play a pivotal role in the
The 2004 season would see Arrington earn the starting tailback spot after the departure of Echemandu for the NFL. Arrington played a major role in the Cal Bears' first 10-win season since 1949. He would rush for at least 100 yards in every single game that season. Arrington rushed for 169 yards or more in eight of his team's 12 games as well.
Ultimately Arrington would have one of the greatest seasons of any running back in NCAA and Pac-10 history, gaining 2,018 rushing yards that season. He became only the third Pac-10 Tailback to gain over 2,000 yards, joining USC tailbacks Marcus Allen and Charles White. His mark is also the tenth best total in NCAA history. He would receive the honor of the Pop Warner Award, deeming him the best College Football player on the west coast. He would also earn All-American and All-Pacific-10 conference honors.
Ultimately, the season would end in disappointment. Despite a 10–1 record, the Bears were bypassed for a BCS Bowl bid by The University of Texas. As a result, they played in the Pacific Life Holiday Bowl against a 7-4 Texas Tech squad, where Cal was defeated by a score of 45–31, to end Arrington's college career.
In addition, Arrington was not invited to the Heisman Trophy ceremony (a distinction afforded the top three to five likely winners) despite having a better statistical year (15 TDs, 2,018 yards rushing, 6.98 yards per carry) than the number 2 vote-getter, Adrian Peterson (15 TDs, 1,925 yards rushing, 5.68 yards per carry).
Professional career
Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle |
Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
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5 ft 8+7⁄8 in (1.75 m) |
214 lb (97 kg) |
30+1⁄2 in (0.77 m) |
8+3⁄4 in (0.22 m) |
4.46 s | 1.54 s | 2.57 s | 4.10 s | 6.81 s | 35.0 in (0.89 m) |
10 ft 1 in (3.07 m) |
18 reps | |
All values from NFL Combine[1][2] |
Arizona Cardinals
After drafting him in the second round of the
The Cardinals' drafting of Tim Hightower in 2008 resulted in Arrington being shifted to third place on the depth chart at running back. He became the team's principal kick returner and in Super Bowl XLIII caught 2 passes for 35 yards.
Denver Broncos
Arrington signed with the Denver Broncos on March 4, 2009. He was released on May 27, 2009, after failing his physical.[4] It was determined that Arrington would need season-ending microfracture surgery on his right knee,[5] following surgery to the same knee in February. He was re-signed on March 4, 2010.
Philadelphia Eagles
Arrington was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for linebacker Joe Mays on July 30, 2010.[6] He was waived on September 3. Due to Arrington being released prior to the start of the season, the Eagles received a 2012 sixth-round draft pick from the Broncos.[7]
Las Vegas Locomotives
Before the 2011 season, Arrington signed with the Las Vegas Locomotives of the United Football League.
See also
- List of college football yearly rushing leaders
References
- ^ "2005 Draft Scout J.J. Arrington, California NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
- ^ "J.J. Arrington, Combine Results, RB - California". nflcombineresults.com. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
- ^ "2005 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
- ^ Len Pasquarelli (May 28, 2009). "Arrington cut by Broncos". ESPN NFL. ESPN.com. Retrieved June 16, 2009.
- ^ ike Klis (May 27, 2009). "RB ranks thinned as Arrington cut". The Denver Post. Retrieved June 16, 2009.
- ^ McPherson, Chris (July 30, 2010). "Eagles Acquire RB Arrington From Denver". philadelphiaeagles.com. Retrieved July 30, 2010.[permanent dead link]
- ^ McPherson, Chris (September 3, 2010). "Abiamiri To PUP; 10 Players Released". philadelphiaeagles.com. Archived from the original on September 9, 2010. Retrieved September 3, 2010.