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**Brian Calhoun**
	No. -- Free Agent
	Running back
Personal information
	Date of birth: May 8, 1984 (age 25)
	Place of birth: Atlanta, Georgia
Height: 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)	Weight: 208 lb (94 kg)
Career information
	College: Colorado, Wisconsin
	NFL Draft: 2006 / Round: 3 / Pick: 74
	Debuted in 2006 for the Detroit Lions
Career history
	As player:; Detroit Lions (2006–2008);
Career highlights and awards
	First-team All-Big Ten (2005); Second-team AP All-American (2005);
Career NFL statistics as of week 17, 2008
Rushing yards	54
Rushing average	3.9
Rushing TDs	0
Stats at NFL.com

Brian Calhoun (born May 8, 1984, in Atlanta, Georgia) is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the third round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Colorado before transferring to Wisconsin.

[edit] Early years

Calhoun achieved numerous honors playing high school football at Oak Creek High School in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, including being named All-America, first-team all-state, and being ranked the nation’s 12th best running back by Rivals.com.

[edit] College career

After playing football at Colorado for his freshman (2002) and sophomore (2003) years, Calhoun decided to return back home and attend the University of Wisconsin–Madison. This decision was based on a variety of factors including the departure of running back coach Eric Bieniemy, who left the Colorado coaching staff to take a similar position at UCLA. Because of NCAA transfer rules, Brian had to sit out the entire 2004 season. However, he kept himself busy by participating in the 4 x 100 meter relay team. The relay team would go on to become the 2005 Big Ten Conference champions.

In the 2003 season, Calhoun took over for an injured Bobby Purify and carried the ball 195 times for 810 yards and 5 touchdowns. In the 2005 season, Calhoun enjoyed a fantastic year with 1,636 yards off 348 carries and 22 touchdowns, blossoming into a dark horse Heisman Trophy candidate, but faded towards the end of the season. Along with teammate Brandon Williams, Calhoun was named 2nd Team All-American by the Associated Press. Calhoun was named the MVP of the 2006 Capital One Bowl, after gaining 213 yards and scoring a touchdown in the Wisconsin Badgers victory over the Auburn Tigers.

[edit] Professional career

[edit] Detroit Lions

Calhoun decided to forego his senior season at Wisconsin and entered the 2006 NFL Draft. He was selected in the third round (pick #74) by the Detroit Lions. Calhoun was placed on injured reserve for the season in November after tearing his ACL.

Calhoun was released on May 4, 2009, finishing his Lions career with 54 rushing yards and no touchdowns.

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Contents

[edit] Early years

[edit] College career

[edit] Professional career

[edit] Detroit Lions

[edit] External links