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#41 | Running Back | New York Jets | Roster
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#41 | Running Back | New York Jets | Roster |
Through January 17, 1999
Profile Height: 6-1 Weight: 255 lbs. Born: October 14, 1963, Dayton, OH College: Ohio State Drafted: Selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the first round (10th pick overall) of the 1986 NFL Draft. Acquired: Signed as a free agent with the New York Jets on Feb. 25, 1998. College Second-leading rusher in Buckeye history ... Consensus All-American, Big-10 MVP and Heisman Trophy runner-up as a junior ... Gained 3,200 yards on 619 carries and scored a total of 50 TDs ... Led nation in rushing (1,764 yards), scoring (24 TDs) and all-purpose yards (2,441 yards) ... Gained 274 yards and five TDs (both OSU records) in one game against Illinois ... Led Big-10 in rushing sophomore year with 222 carries for 1,999yards and 20 scores ... Majored in social work. Personal Married to Margaret, a gospel singer who sang the national anthem before two Eagle's games and one Dolphins game ... Child, Taylor Renae ... Keith and teammate Keith Jackson sang background on her album "Over and Over" ... Humanitarian of the Year by Philadelphia Sports Writers Association and earned a 1991 community service award from the Big Brothers and Sisters of Philadelphia ... Hosts a free football camp in hometown Dayton, Ohio ... Twice invited to Cincinnati Red's tryout camp.
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