Justin Forsett

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Justin Forsett

Justin Forsett
Seattle Seahawks — No. 30
Running back
Date of birth: October 14, 1985 (1985-10-14) (age 22)
Place of birth: Lakeland, Florida
Height: 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) Weight: 196 lb (89 kg)
National Football League debut
2008 for the Seattle Seahawks
Career history
College: California
NFL Draft: 2008 / Round: 7 / Pick: 233
 Teams:
Current status: Unsigned Draft Pick
Career highlights and awards
  • No notable achievements
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Justin Forsett (born October 14, 1985) was a running back for the California Golden Bears football team from 2004 to 2007 football seasons. Forsett was one of Cal's all-time leading rushers. In 2007, Forsett set a school single season record in rushing attempts at 305 and tied the school record for rushing touchdowns with 15. His 3,220 career rushing yards puts him in the top five in Cal career rushing yards.[1][2] He wore the number 20. He is majoring in interdisciplinary studies with a focus on globalization and consumer behavior. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the 7th round of the 2008 NFL Draft.

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[edit] Before College

Forsett was born in Lakeland, Florida. He moved to Arlington, Texas in his sophomore year of high school after living in Mulberry, Florida. Forsett attended high school at Grace Prep where he set several school records. In his final two seasons, he had 63 touchdowns and rushed for nearly 5,000 yards, leading Grace Prep to two Texas private school division state championships. In high school, his nickname was "The Truth."[3] His father Rodney is a minister and a coach. [4] Forsett plays the tenor saxophone and taught himself a little piano.[5] He lists video games and photography as his hobbies.[6]

Close to signing day, Notre Dame pulled a scholarship offer from Forsett. Notre Dame coaches latter contended they had not offered Forsett a scholarship. Notre Dame's running backs coach at the time, Buzz Preston, latter said that Notre Dame was looking for a taller running back.[7]. The Texas Longhorns decided not to offer Forsett a scholarship because of his size.[8]Forsett's coach Mike Barber, a former NFL player, distributed Forsett's game tape to colleges across the country[9]. Coach Jeff Tedford offered Forsett a scholarship after watching Forsett's game tape and receiving a tip from Cal great Chuck Muncie, and made Forsett one of the last signings of Cal's 2004 recruiting class.[10].

[edit] College

With a deep depth chart at running back, it appeared Forsett would redshirt his freshman year, but an impressive performance in fall camp kept Forsett on the active roster. In the season opener, Forsett had 34 yards rushing and a touchdown in Cal's victory over Air Force. Forsett played mostly as a backup during his first 3 years at California, playing behind J.J. Arrington and Marshawn Lynch. Nevertheless, he managed to amass a good amount of playing time. During his freshman year, Forsett was used primarily on special teams, retuning one kickoff for 11 yards but usually blocking for Marshawn Lynch. On coverage units, he made 3 tackles and blocked a punt in the endzone for a touchdown against Washington.[11]

During his sophomore year, Forsett became second on the Cal depth chart at running back. He filled in when Lynch was injured in the early-season and ran for 235 yards against New Mexico State, good for the fourth highest single game rushing effort in school history.[12] In Forsett's junior year, he continuing his role as backup. He ran for over 100-yards against Oregon when injuries sidelined Lynch and in Cal's route of Texas A&M in the Holiday Bowl.[13]

As a starter his senior year, Forsett rushed for 1546 yards on 305 carries, and scored 15 touchdowns. He opened the season with 156 yards rushing and a touchdown against University of Tennessee. His 15 touchdowns led all rushers in the Pac-10, and his 1546 rushing yards finished second, behind only Oregon tailback Jonathan Stewart. Forsett's efforts earned him a selection to the All-Pacific-10 Conference first team.[14] Forsett ended his college career on a high note, rushing for 140 yards and 2 touchdowns in a 42-36 Cal victory over Air Force in the 2007 Armed Forces Bowl.

[edit] Rushing

Year Team Games-Games Started Carries Yards Average Long TDs
2004 Cal 3-0 11 49 4.5 1
2005 Cal 12- 132 999 7.6 6
2006 Cal 12- 119 626 5.3 4
2007 Cal 13-13 305 1,546 5.1 15
Totals 41- 567 3,220 5.7 26

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[edit] Receiving

Year Team Games-Games Started Receptions Yards Average Long TDs
2004 Cal 3-0 0 0 0 0 0
2005 Cal 12- 7 68 9.7 22 0
2006 Cal 13- 12 116 9.7 25 1
2007 Cal 13-13 22 202 9.2 49 0
Totals 41- 41 386 8.8 49 1

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[edit] Notes

  1. ^ Cal School History
  2. ^ Cal Profile
  3. ^ Cal Football Profile
  4. ^ Assault on the Record Book: Justin Forsett
  5. ^ Small back expects to do big things for Cal
  6. ^ Cal Football Profile
  7. ^ Forsett rushes into limelight at California
  8. ^ Small back expects to do big things for Cal
  9. ^ Forsett rushes into limelight at California
  10. ^ Assault on the Record Book: Justin Forsett
  11. ^ Small back expects to do big things for Cal
  12. ^ Assault on the Record Book: Justin Forsett
  13. ^ Assault on the Record Book: Justin Forsett
  14. ^ Pac-10 Football Awards and All-Conference Team Announced, Pacific 10 Conference, December 3, 2007.
  15. ^ Yahoo Player Profile
  16. ^ Cal Football Stats
  17. ^ Yahoo Player Profile
  18. ^ Cal Football Stats

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Preceded by
Marshawn Lynch		 Cal Bears Starting Running Back
2007		 Succeeded by
Incumbent


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