Nehemiah Broughton
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North Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.
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| Position | Fullback | ||||||
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| Born | November 4, 1982 North Charleston, South Carolina, U.S. | ||||||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||
| Weight | 255 lb (116 kg) | ||||||
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| High school | North Charleston | ||||||
| College | The Citadel | ||||||
| NFL draft | 2005: 7th round, 222nd overall pick | ||||||
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Nehemiah Broughton Jr. (born November 4, 1982) is an American former professional football player who was a fullback in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Washington Redskins in the seventh round of the 2005 NFL draft.[1] He played college football for The Citadel Bulldogs.
Broughton was also a member of the Carolina Panthers, Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants and Arizona Cardinals.
Broughton attended North Charleston High School in North Charleston, South Carolina. As a senior, he was an All-State, and an All-Low Country selection after rushing for 1,670 yards, and 23 touchdowns. After his senior football season, he participated in the All North-South game.
College career
Broughton attended The Citadel (The Military College of South Carolina). He finished his career with 581 carries for 2,638 yards (4.5 yards per car. avg.) and 25 touchdowns, 47 receptions for 455 yards (9.7 yards per rec. avg.) and three touchdowns, and two kickoff returns for 32 yards, for a grand total of 3,125 all-purpose yards, along with four tackles. His 2,638 rushing yards rank fifth on the school's career-record list. He accomplished that, despite missing two games as a junior. He majored in Sports Management.