T. J. Yeldon
 Against Western Carolina in 2012. | |
| Alabama Crimson Tide – No. 4 | |
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| Position | Running back |
| Class | Freshman |
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| Born: | Daphne, Alabama |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 216 lb (98 kg) |
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| High school | Daphne (AL) |
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T. J. Yeldon is an American football running back for the Alabama Crimson Tide.
Early years
Yeldon attended Daphne High School in Daphne, Alabama. As a senior he rushed for 2,193 yards on 232 carries with 31 touchdowns and won the Alabama Mr. Football Award.[1] During his career he rushed for 4,653 yards and had 73 touchdowns. He was considered the second best running back recruit by Rivals.com.[2]
College career
Through 13 games of his freshman season, Yeldon rushed for 1,000 yards on 154 carries and 11 touchdowns. His season high for the year was 153 yards on December 1, 2012, against the Georgia Bulldogs in the SEC championship game.[3] He set the freshman record with 1,108 rushing yards, and also tied the touchdown record set by Mark Ingram, Jr. in 2008 with 12.
References
- ^ T.J. Yeldon edges Jameis Winston for Mr. Football
- ^ Rivals.com
- ^ "T.J. Yeldon". espn.go.com. Retrieved December 1, 2012.