CJ Verdell
Appearance
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Oregon Ducks – No. 7 | |
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Position | Running back |
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Born: | Chula Vista, California |
Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
Weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
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High school | Mater Dei (Chula Vista, California) |
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CJ Verdell is an American football running back 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] He started five of 13 games his redshirt freshman season in 2018. He rushed for 1,018 yards on 202 carries with 10 touchdowns.[5][6][7] He returned to Oregon as the starter in 2019. In the 2019 Pac-12 Football Championship Game, he rushed for 208 yards with three touchdowns and was named the game's MVP.[8]
References
- ^ Mater Dei RB fast on field, but slow doing dishes at home
- ^ Coveted California RB C.J. Verdell commits to Oregon Ducks
- ^ Mater Dei Catholic running back sticks with Ducks
- ^ Oregon Ducks RB CJ Verdell ready for bigger role after redshirt season
- ^ Oregon football: Verdell healthy and ready to go for Ducks
- ^ CJ Verdell trained for a literal break through season
- ^ Oregon running back CJ Verdell may not get much attention, but he has Auburn’s
- ^ CJ Verdell, Oregon Ducks run over Utah for Pac-12 Championship, earn Rose Bowl berth: Game at a glance