CJ Verdell

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

CJ Verdell
Oregon Ducks – No. 7
PositionRunning back
Class
Redshirt
Junior
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]

As a Redshirt Freshman, Verdell ran the ball 202 times for 1,018 yards and 10 Touchdowns. He also caught 27 passes for 315 yards and 2 Touchdowns.[5][6][7] He returned to Oregon as the starter in 2019 and ran 197 times for 1,220 yards and 8 Touchdowns while collecting 14 receptions for 125 yeards. 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. Norcross, Don (September 22, 2016). "Mater Dei RB fast on field, but slow doing dishes at home". San Diego U-T Preps.
  2. "Coveted California RB C.J. Verdell commits to Oregon Ducks". oregonlive. May 6, 2016.
  3. "Mater Dei Catholic running back sticks with Ducks". San Diego Union-Tribune. February 2, 2017.
  4. Register-Guard, Ryan Thorburn The. "Oregon Ducks RB CJ Verdell ready for bigger role after redshirt season". nrtoday.com.
  5. Register-Guard, STEVE MIMS The. "Oregon football: Verdell healthy and ready to go for Ducks". Corvallis Gazette Times.
  6. "CJ Verdell trained for a literal break through season". sports.yahoo.com.
  7. "Unsung Oregon RB CJ Verdell has Auburn's attention". al. August 28, 2019.
  8. Oregonian/OregonLive, James Crepea | The (December 7, 2019). "CJ Verdell, Oregon Ducks run over Utah for Pac-12 Championship, earn Rose Bowl berth: Game at a glance". oregonlive.
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