Rashaan Salaam

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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1. When was Rashaan Salaam born?October 8, 1974, in San Diego, California
2. What is the college?University of Colorado (1992-1994)
3. What is the 1994 season statistics?Rushed for 2,055 yards and 24 touchdowns, averaging 6.9 yards per carry
4. How many rushing yards did he have in his best college season?He rushed for 1,971 yards in 1994, averaging 6.9 yards per carry.
5. Which NFL team first drafted Rashaan Salaam?The Chicago Bears selected him in the first round of the 1995 NFL Draft.

NCAA Division I-A: The highest level of intercollegiate athletics in the United States, featuring major college sports programs.
Heisman Trophy: An annual award presented to the most outstanding player in NCAA college football.
NFL Draft: The process by which NFL teams select eligible college football players to join their rosters.
Yards Per Carry: A statistic measuring the average distance gained by a running back each time they carry the ball.