Justin Fargas
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| Justin Fargas | |
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| Date of birth | January 25, 1980 (age 27) |
| Place of birth |  Encino, California |
| Position(s) | Running Back |
| College | Michigan USC |
| NFL Draft | 2003 / Round 3 / Pick 96 |
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| 2003-present | Oakland Raiders |
Justin Fargas (born January 25, 1980 in Encino, CA) is a football player in the NFL.
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[edit] Professional career
He was drafted in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft by the Oakland Raiders. As of 2006, he is the Raiders' second-string running back. With an injury to former starter LaMont Jordan, Fargas figured to start most of the second half of the 2006 season.[1]
[edit] College career
Fargas attended the University of Michigan for three years, before attending USC. Fargas rushed for 1,677 yards on 257 carries (6.53 yards per rush) during his career with the USC Trojans. Fargas was always a fan favorite, and Trojan fans started the colloquialism, "Fargas." This moniker has currently been taken up by Fargas' fans in Oakland as well.
[edit] High school career
Fargas went to football powerhouse high school Notre Dame High School (Sherman Oaks, California), where he was a Parade All-American and USA Today All-USA first team.
[edit] Personal
He is the son of Starsky and Hutch actor Antonio Fargas, who played Huggy Bear. His father is of Puerto Rican descent.
[edit] Other Interests
Owner of 3rd Eye Entertainment. Completed work on his solo rap CD title "Young Hugg in Black and White" which is set to release around Christmas 2006.
[edit] Notes
- ^ Pasquarelli, Len, "Raiders RB Jordan confirms MCL tear will end season", www.espn.com, November 23, 2006
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