T. J. Duckett
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| T. J. Duckett | |
|---|---|
| Place of birth |  Kalamazoo, Michigan |
| Position(s) | Running back |
| College | Michigan State |
| NFL Draft | 2002 / Round 1/ Pick 18 |
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| Team(s) | |
| 2002-2006 2006 2007-Present |
Atlanta Falcons Washington Redskins Detroit Lions |
Todd Jeffery Duckett (born February 17, 1981) is an American football running back who currently plays for the Detroit Lions in the NFL. He is known almost exclusively as T.J. Duckett.
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[edit] Michigan State University
Duckett was the lead running back for the Michigan State University Spartans in 2000-2001. In the "Miracle in Michigan" game, one of the most famous in college football history, he caught a touchdown pass from Jeff Smoker as time expired to upset the Michigan Wolverines 26-24. Duckett was the second all-time leading rusher for MSU. He left after his junior season for the NFL.
[edit] Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons drafted Duckett in the 1st round of the 2002 NFL draft with the 18th pick overall. He played as part of the Atlanta Falcons "DVD" (Dunn, Vick, Duckett) rushing offense in 2003-2005. Weighing more than 250 pounds, he was a "muscle" alternative to the 180-pound Dunn.
[edit] Washington Redskins
Duckett was traded from the Falcons to the Redskins as part of a three-team deal on August 23, 2006, involving the Denver Broncos. The Redskins traded a draft pick to the Broncos, the Broncos traded Wide Receiver Ashley Lelie to the Falcons, and the Redskins received Duckett from the Falcons. He has taken minimal snaps with the team and the trade to receive him has become a point of controversy with fans. He signed a two-year, $1.363 million contract with the last year voidable.
[edit] Detroit Lions
On March 9, 2007 he signed with the Lions. In Detroit, Duckett will team up with Tatum Bell and possibly Kevin Jones in a multiple back rotation.
