Nehemiah Broughton Jr. (born November 4, 1982) is an American former professional

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fullback. He was selected by the

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in the seventh round of the

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. He played

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. Broughton was also a member of the

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and

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Early life

Broughton attended North Charleston High School in

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. 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 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.

Professional career

Washington Redskins

Also known as a rookie phenom, Broughton tore his ACL in practice in May 2007 and spent the following season on

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. As an exclusive-rights free agent in the 2008 offseason, he was non-tendered and became an unrestricted

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. He was then re-signed on April 2. The Redskins waived Broughton during final cuts on August 30, 2008, and re-signed him to the practice squad. He spent the entire 2008 season on the team's practice squad.

Carolina Panthers

After his practice squad contract with the Redskins expired following the 2008 season, Broughton was signed by the

on January 15, 2009, however he was released on March 17, 2009.

Minnesota Vikings

Broughton was signed by the

on May 18, 2009. He was waived on September 5.

New York Giants

The

signed Broughton to their

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on September 7, where he remained through the regular season.

Arizona Cardinals

After his practice squad contract expired with the Giants, Broughton was signed by the

on January 5, 2010. He was released by the Cardinals on July 25, 2011.

References

External links

Arizona Cardinals bioWashington Redskins bio
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