CJ Verdell explained

CJ Verdell (born August 16, 1999) is an American professional football running back who is a free agent. He played college football for the Oregon Ducks.

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

Verdell signed with the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent on May 13, 2022.^[9] He was waived on August 23, 2022.^[10]

External links

• Oregon Ducks bio

Notes and References

1. Web site: Norcross . Don . September 22, 2016 . Mater Dei RB fast on field, but slow doing dishes at home . June 1, 2023 . San Diego U-T Preps.
2. Web site: Nemec . Andrew . May 6, 2016 . Coveted California RB C.J. Verdell commits to Oregon Ducks . June 1, 2023 . OregonLive.com.
3. Web site: Norcross . Don . February 2, 2017 . Mater Dei Catholic running back sticks with Ducks . June 1, 2023 . San Diego Union-Tribune.
4. Web site: Thorburn . Ryan . August 9, 2018 . Oregon Ducks RB CJ Verdell ready for bigger role after redshirt season . June 1, 2023 . NRToday.com.
5. Web site: Oregon football: Verdell healthy and ready to go for Ducks. STEVE MIMS The. Register-Guard. Corvallis Gazette Times. August 7, 2019 .
6. Web site: August 8, 2019 . CJ Verdell trained for a literal break through season . June 1, 2023 . RSN . en.
7. Web site: Green . Tom . August 28, 2019 . Unsung Oregon RB CJ Verdell has Auburn's attention . June 1, 2023 . AL.com.
8. Web site: Crepea . James . December 7, 2019 . CJ Verdell, Oregon Ducks run over Utah for Pac-12 Championship, earn Rose Bowl berth: Game at a glance . OregonLive.com.
9. Web site: Stankevitz . JJ . May 13, 2022 . Colts Sign Four 2022 NFL Draft Picks, 22 Undrafted Free Agents . June 1, 2023 . Colts.com.
10. Web site: August 23, 2022 . Colts Waive C Alex Mollette, RB CJ Verdell . June 1, 2023 . Colts.com.