CJ Verdell

CJ Verdell is an American football running back for the Oregon Ducks.

CJ Verdell
Oregon Ducks – No. 7
PositionRunning back
Class
Redshirt
Sophomore
Career history
College
Bowl games
High schoolMater Dei
(Chula Vista, California)
Personal information
Born:Chula Vista, California
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career highlights and awards
  • Second team All-Pac 12 (2019)

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
  1. Mater Dei RB fast on field, but slow doing dishes at home
  2. Coveted California RB C.J. Verdell commits to Oregon Ducks
  3. Mater Dei Catholic running back sticks with Ducks
  4. Oregon Ducks RB CJ Verdell ready for bigger role after redshirt season
  5. Oregon football: Verdell healthy and ready to go for Ducks
  6. CJ Verdell trained for a literal break through season
  7. Oregon running back CJ Verdell may not get much attention, but he has Auburn’s
  8. CJ Verdell, Oregon Ducks run over Utah for Pac-12 Championship, earn Rose Bowl berth: Game at a glance
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