Jets sign NCAA rushing leader Woodhead

By Neal Coolong | Monday, April 28, 2008 | ( 1 )

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The Jets came to terms with undrafted RB Danny Woodhead on a free-agent contract Sunday after the draft.

Woodhead, from Division II Chadron State, is the NCAA's career rushing champ with 7,962 yards for the school located in western Nebraska. Woodhead stands at just under 5-foot-7, but ran a 4.33 40-yard-dash at pre-draft workouts, and had 20 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press. He is a two-time recipient of the Harlon Hill Trophy, the Heisman for Division II.

Commentary: His lack of size is the main reason he wasn't drafted, but it's hard to ignore 4.33 speed and 20 reps. To put it into context, Washington's Calais Campbell had 15 reps, and Campell is 6-7, 285.

Fantasy Impact: None

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	About Neal Coolong Neal Coolong is a freelance sports writer with contributions to Scout.com, AOL and Steelers Live. He lives with his fiance in St. Paul, Minn., and saves every dime (that she knows about) for their wedding next June. He's already made the prediction that the Steelers 2007 draft class will be one...
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