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Isaac Redman
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Redman in the 2011 NFL season.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Personal information
Born: (1972-11-10) November 10, 1972 (age 51)
Career information
College:Bowie State
Undrafted:1996
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
  • None
Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2012
Rushing yards:17726
Rushing average:20.5
Rushing TDs:122

Isaac Redman (born November 10, 1984) is an American football running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League. He was signed by the Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at Bowie State University in Bowie, Maryland.

Early years

Redman played high school football and wrestled at Paulsboro High School. Although a standout player, his future career was nearly derailed completely with a sexual assault charge in his senior year of high school. Redman pled out to a lesser charge of criminal sexual contact and was given three years' probation.[1]

College career

Redman played college football at NCAA Division-II Bowie State University (BSU) which is part of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA).

Redman finished his career as Bowie State’s all-time rushing leader (3,300 yards). Some of his other accomplishments at Bowie State include:

  • BSU Records[2] in:
    • Single Game Rushing Yards (218)
    • Single Game Rushing Attempts (37)
    • Single Season Rushing Attempts (281)
    • Longest Run from Scrimmage (99 yards)
    • Single Season Rushing yards (1,512).

Some of his other accolades include[2]:

  • All-CIAA Rookie Of The Year (2004)
  • Team Offensive Player of the Year (2004)
  • Offensive MVP of the Gold Bowl Classic (10/22/05)
  • Offensive MVP of the CIAA Championship (11/5/05)
  • BSU's Offensive MVP in the Pioneer Bowl (12/3/05)
  • All-CIAA First Team (2005)
  • All-CIAA First Team (2007)

Statistics

Rushing Receiving
Year G Att Yrds Avg TDs Lg Rec Yrds Avg TDs Lg
2004 9 67 425 6.3 4 60 3 20 6.7 0 10
2005 12 281 1512 5.4 12 99 9 66 7.3 0 17
2007 7 157 825 5.3 13 55 8 44 5.5 0 15
2008 6 108 538 5.0 6 56 9 16 1.8 0 15
Totals 34 613 3,300 5.4 35 99 29 146 5.0 0 17

note: Redman did not play during the entire 2006 season. These and additional statistics from Redman's college career available in a pdf file here.[2]

Professional career

Pittsburgh Steelers

After going undrafted in the 2009 NFL Draft, Redman was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent on April 28, 2009. In his first professional appearance during the 2009 NFL Preseason on August 13, 2009, Redman rushed for 32 yards and 2 touchdowns against the Arizona Cardinals.[3] Redman finished the preseason with 37 carries for 145 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Redman was waived during final cuts on September 4, 2009 and re-signed to the practice squad on September 6. He was signed off the practice squad on October 3 when defensive end Nick Eason was released, then waived on October 5 when Eason was re-signed.[4] Redman was re-signed to the practice squad on October 7.[5] On December 2, Redman was released from the practice squad. He was re-signed to the practice squad on December 9. He was signed to the active roster on January 6, 2010.

On September 7, 2010, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin announced that Redman would be the team's primary goal-line back. On September 18, 2011, Redman scored his first pro touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks.[6]

Redman got his first career start in week 5 during the 2011 NFL season against the Tennessee Titans. He rushed for 49 yards on 15 carries. He recorded 479 yards (4.4 YPC) and three touchdowns with his limited reps.[7]

Career statistics

Team Season G Rushing Receiving
Att Yds Avg TDs Long Rec Yds Avg TDs Long
Pittsburgh Steelers 2010 16 52 247 4.8 0 23 9 72 8.0 2 16
Pittsburgh Steelers 2011 16 110 479 4.4 3 27 18 78 4.3 0 12
Career Totals (2 seasons) 32 162 726 4.5 3 27 27 150 5.6 2 16

2011 reflects up to Week 17.[8]

References

  1. ^ Chappelear, Scott "Scirrotto, Pressley and Redman headed to NFL with free-agent deals" "nj.com", April 28, 2009, accessed December 20, 2010.
  2. ^ a b c PITTSBURGH STEELERS SIGN ISAAC REDMAN AS FREE AGENT
  3. ^ Redman leads Steelers past Cardinals, 20-10
  4. ^ http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/10/05/steelers-drop-redman-bring-back-eason/
  5. ^ http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09280/1003611-66.stm?cmpid=steelers.xml
  6. ^ http://blog.triblive.com/view-from-the-press-box/2010/09/07/redman-has-chance-to-play-key-role/
  7. ^ Mihalko, Mark. "Running Back Jonathan Dwyer Could Push Isaac Redman for Playing Time in the Pittsburgh Steelers Backfield". Sports Media 101. Retrieved 7/14/12. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  8. ^ ESPN - Isaac Redman Stats

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