Marshall Faulk

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the career rushing yards?12,279
2. What is the career receiving yards?6,875
3. Who is Marshall Faulk?Marshall Faulk is a former American football player who was known for being an amazing running back. He played in the NFL for the Indianapolis Colts and the St. Louis Rams.
4. What teams did Marshall Faulk play for?He first played for the Indianapolis Colts and later joined the St. Louis Rams. With the Rams, he helped create the famous "Greatest Show on Turf" offense.

Unanimous All-American: An athlete selected as one of the best in their sport by every voting member of a selection committee.
NFL Draft Overall Pick: The numerical order in which a player is selected from the pool of eligible college athletes by an NFL team.
AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year: An annual award given by the Associated Press to the most outstanding offensive player in the NFL.