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Brian CalhounHeight: 5-9 1/4 | Weight: 201 | 40-Time: 4.60 http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/playerpics/rb/briancalhoun.jpg
Official Bio (http://www.uwbadgers.com/sport_news/fb/stat_poll/brian_calhoun.aspx)

http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/images/stars/three.gif Strengths:
Has solid speed and good quickness...Patient and allows his blocks to develop...Shifty and elusive runner with quick feet who can make people miss...Has great hands and can catch the ball out of the backfield...Tough and plays much bigger than he is...Can run inside...Was very productive as a junior.

Weaknesses:
Does not have the ideal size you look for...Takes a beating due to his running style and slight frame...Is not a great blocker and needs to work on and improve his technique...Will he have the speed to get outside against pros?...Only carried the load for two seasons in college...Might not be a every down back in the pros.

Notes:
Transfer from Colorado...Only played one season at Wisconsin but was outstanding, rushing for 1,636 yards and 22 touchdowns...Also competed for the Badgers in track and was part of 2005 Big Ten champion 4x100-meter relay team...Versatile but might have to be more of a 3rd down or situational player.

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Brian Calhoun Grade: 3.92 Position: RB (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/2006/draft/breakdowns/by_position/rb.html)
Class: Jr
School: Wisconsin (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/2006/draft/breakdowns/by_school/wisc.html)
Conference: Big Ten (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/2006/draft/breakdowns/by_conference/big10.html)
Ht., Wt.: 5-9, 201
40 Time: 4.52
Selected by: Detroit Lions (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/2006/draft/teams/lions.html)
Round 3 (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/2006/draft/breakdowns/by_round/3.html), pick 10 (74 overall)
Grading System (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/2006/draft/grading_system/)

http://i.a.cnn.net/si/images/football/nfl/logos/lions_100.gif BIO: Former Colorado transfer awarded All-Conference honors as a junior after posting 348/1,636/22 on the ground with 53/571/2 catching the ball. Led Colorado as a sophomore with 810 rushing yards.

POSITIVES: Shifty ball-handler with a variety of skills. Runs with a great degree of patience, follows blocks everywhere on the field and quickly gets through small openings. Runs low to the ground and gets lost behind blockers. Elusive and makes defenders miss. Works runs using an effective straight-arm to keep tacklers away. Seamless receiver out of the backfield who has soft, natural hands. Displays excellent first-step quickness and a burst of speed.

NEGATIVES: Marginally strong carrying the ball and can be easily brought down at the point of attack. More of a one-speed back who does run to daylight.

ANALYSIS: Productive handling the ball, Calhoun is perfectly suited as a third-down back/situational runner in the NFL. Could see spot duty as a starter, yet may never be the big-time feature runner he was in college.

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Brian Calhoun, RB, Wisconsin Badgers

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April 11, 2006
By Chris Nelson
Edited by Cory J. Bonini



In 2005, Wisconsin running back Brian Calhoun had one of the best individual performances by a running back in NCAA history. The 21-year-old junior became just the second Division I player to surpass 1,500 yards rushing and 500 yards receiving in a single season, setting Badgers' football records along the way. Despite Calhoun's success, there are still questions of how well he translates to the National Football League.
Background

Born in Atlanta, Calhoun was part of a military family that moved quite often. The family eventually landed in Wisconsin, and Calhoun became a three-sport star for Oak Creek High School. He lettered in football as well as basketball and track. A highly ranked running back coming out of high school, Calhoun committed to the University of Colorado.
As a freshman in 2002, Calhoun saw sporadic action backing up running backs Chris Brown (Titans) and Bobby Purify. He appeared in all 11 games, starting one, and finished the season with 314 rushing yards, 73 receiving yards with a touchdown reception.
With Brown moving on to the NFL, the sophomore Calhoun emerged as Colorado's top running back. He led the Buffaloes with 810 yards rushing and was second on the team with five rushing touchdowns. Calhoun also finished third on the team in receptions (32) and fourth in receiving yards (266).
Homesick and unwilling to acquiesce to the team's requests to move to wide receiver, Calhoun transferred to the University of Wisconsin in 2004. Per NCAA rules, Calhoun sat out the entire 2004 season.
In what would be his only season with the Badgers, the junior Calhoun put up an outstanding and record-breaking season. He carried the ball 348 times, accumulated 1,636 yards and scored 22 touchdowns on the ground. On top of that, Calhoun was second on the team in receptions with 53 and third in receiving yards with 571. In the team's 24-10 Capital One Bowl win over Auburn, Calhoun rushed for 213 yards and a touchdown.
Positives

Calhoun's stock slipped some after the NFL Scouting Combine in February, where he posted 40-yard dash times of 4.59 seconds and 4.62 seconds. A successful track athlete in high school and college, Calhoun is obviously faster than this 40 time. He backed that up at Wisconsin's Pro Day in late March with a much-improved time of 4.38 seconds.
Along with his good speed, Calhoun has good acceleration and agility. Calhoun is shifty and elusive. A smart runner, Calhoun waits for his blocks to develop.
Despite his size (5-foot-9, 204 pounds), Calhoun has the ability to run inside and is tough both mentally as well as physically.
Negatives

The biggest concern with Calhoun is his size and, subsequently, his durability. He takes a beating when he runs, and it is uncertain whether he will be able to be a feature back at the pro level. With his receiving abilities, he may be better suited for a third-down and situational role, like running back Kevin Faulk of the New England Patriots.
Calhoun is also not a great blocker and will need to work on that area of his game.
Draft Analysis

You can't deny Calhoun's success in college, and he probably has a place in the NFL. While he is not among the elite running backs available in the 2006 NFL Draft, he is a good athlete who can contribute to a team's air and ground games.
Calhoun will probably be drafted somewhere between the late second-round to the middle of the third-round. It's worth noting that the Green Bay Packers hold the third pick in the third round (67th overall). Though the team does have Ahman Green, Najeh Davenport and Samkon Gado, but all three have contracts that expire after the 2006 season. The team lacks a third-down back with Calhoun's pass-catching abilities, so he could be a good fit. Calhoun probably wouldn't mind staying close to home, either.
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Brian Calhoun/RB/Wisconsin


Height: 5'9"
Weight: 204
40 Time: 4.38
Vertical Jump: 38"
Bench Press: 18 reps
DOB: 5/8/1984
Interested Teams: Atlanta Falcons, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, New England Patriots, New York Jets, St. Louis Rams
Projected Round: 2nd

Strengths: Calhoun is a very elusive and shifty runner with quick feet and a great ability to change directions. He shows excellent vision on the inside with the ability to find a lane and bounce it to the outside with relative ease. He turns the corner well, and once he gets into space he makes a lot of defenders miss with his quickness. Catches the ball well out of the backfield and is a real threat in the receiving game. Shows good awareness as a pass blocker.

Weaknesses: Calhoun is not all that big and really lacks ideal bulk and strength. He has hard time picking up the tough yards. Does not have the strength to move a pile forward or break many tackles. Is willing to block but will get overpowered by most defenders. Down the road, durability could become a concern if he continues to get so many touches, especially because of his smaller frame.

Overall: Calhoun is an intriguing prospect who started his career at Colorado but found success at Wisconsin in 2005 after transferring. He is an athletic back with great vision and shiftiness, allowing him to turn the corner quickly and be a dangerous threat when he gets into space. The biggest concern is his lack of power and size, as he is more of a one-dimensional runner. His stock really rose over the course of the 2005 season.

Reminds you of: Warrick Dunn, Atlanta Falcons

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SUMMARY
Calhoun is a junior who disappointed folks when he came out early for the draft, because he could have helped himself by staying at Wisconsin another season to hopefully add a little weight and prove his durability -- which are two of the big questions surrounding him. He is no doubt a quick-footed and elusive running back, who can bounce runs outside when the middle is clogged, and can make sharp cuts off a blocker's hip well. The trouble is that he does not attack the line of scrimmage and tends to dance around behind the line when there is no hole, and ends up going down very easily. He is quicker than he is fast, and lacks the explosiveness and big play speed to run away from the defense. He is a very good receiver out of the backfield, and can definitely contribute making plays in the open field after the catch. Overall, Calhoun is definitely going to be drafted much higher than he will be rated, but since many doubt Calhoun can be an NFL starter, teams should be careful not to over-draft him. He is best suited to being a change-of-pace running back and third-down back to take advantage of his hands, athleticism and open-field running ability, and to have his touches limited so that he does not get hurt due to too many touches.

CRITICAL FACTORS
Size 4.0
Athletic Ability 6.5
Hands 6.5
Competes 5.5
Play Speed 6.0
Blocking4.5
STRONG POINTS
Calhoun is a quick-footed athlete, who can bounce runs outside when the middle is clogged up, and can cut back through the backside hole well. He has the quickness and agility to shake and make tacklers miss -- he's definitely an elusive runner in the open field. He catches the ball very well out of the backfield -- he plucks the ball with his hands and can adjust to passes thrown behind him (in games graded, he caught over 93 percent of passes thrown his way). His quickness and elusiveness enable him to make plays once he catches the ball out in the open field.

WEAKNESSES
Calhoun is a surprisingly small running back, who unfortunately plays small. He does not run aggressively (does not lower the shoulder to deliver a blow to the tackler) and struggles to gain yards after contact. Not a tackle breaker, he can be knocked off his feet by hard hits and gets tripped up by low tackles. He does not attack the line of scrimmage if there is no hole -- he's more of a dancer and goes down too easily if there is not a hole. For a small back, he is quicker than fast and lacks the explosiveness and home-run playing speed that teams want from a scat-back runner.

POSITIONAL FACTORS

6.5 Run Instincts
His very good instincts and vision combine with his foot quickness to let him get through holes quickly.
6.0 Elusiveness
His foot speed, agility and balance let him bounce and cut to make tacklers miss in the open field.
6.0 Cutback Abilty
His instincts let him find the hole and his quick feet help him get through the hole quickly, but he isn't explosive through the hole.
4.5 Inside Runner
He's not aggressive running between tackles, does not deliver a blow to tacklers, and he goes down easily.
5.5 Outside Runner
He has the burst to bounce runs outside, but lacks explosiveness to shoot through a hole and take runs the distance.
6.5 Hands - Receiving
He has very good hands catching passes out of the backfield -- he's very smoth and fluid catching the ball.
6.5 Adjust to Ball
His body control, hands and concentration help him adjust to make tough catches on off-target throws.
5.5 Runs After Catch
He's quick and elusive running after the catch, but lacks home-run speed and tackle-breaking ability.
4.0 Run Blocker
He has limited experience as a run blocker and lacks size and aggressiveness to be good.
5.0 Pass Blocker
He gives a good effort and uses good technique, but gets run over by aggressive pass rushers.
4.5 Durability/Toughness
He will struggle to be a durable back in the NFL, and does not run with aggressiveness between the tackles.
6.0 Fumbles/Error
Calhoun is not a fumbler, and does not make any errors of note.

ATHLETIC ABILITYSection Grade: 6.5
Calhoun is a very good athlete, which is the primary attribute that allowed him to be so productive in 2005 despite being so undersized. He has very quick feet to make sharp jump cuts and to make tacklers miss -- when the middle is clogged up, he can bounce runs to the outside. His agility and balance combine with his quick feet to let him change directions very quickly. He is, however, quicker than fast, and he lacks the explosiveness and top-end speed to shoot through holes, get behind the defense, and take runs the distance -- he will get caught from behind in the NFL. He has good flexibility to bend his knees and pass block with leverage, but he tends to be a bit of an upright runner. He has very good coordination, which combines with his hands and athleticism to help him consistently catch the ball easily, and to adjust to off-target passes consistently.

COMPETITIVENESS
Section Grade: 5.5
Calhoun does not play with an aggressive streak when he carries the ball -- He does not attack the line of scrimmage when there is no hole, and he was only a full-time starter for one season in college. He has flashed the ability to make clutch plays when he gets the ball in the open field -- he can make tacklers miss once he gets space. His overall college production is adequate, because he was not a productive full-time starter until the 2005 season at Wisconsin (after transferring from Colorado). He has not been a consistently productive runner, because he does not always run aggressively between the tackles, struggles to keep his feet vs. low tackles, and is not a tackle breaker -- he does not gain yards after contact consistently. He has shown a willingness to step up and pass block competitively, but his lack of size and strength hinders his ability to consistently eliminate his man. Calhoun has shown good competitiveness at times running with the ball, but he does not always attack the line of scrimmage if he cannot find a hole.

MENTAL ALERTNESS
Section Grade: 6.0
Calhoun is a smart football player and it shows in his very good pass routes and surprisingly good technique in pass protection. He has very good run instincts and vision, which help him to consistently find the correct hole, and his very quick feet let him make the sharp cut to react quickly and get through the hole before it closes. He does a good job of maintaining his focus and concentration on every snap, and it enables him to catch nearly every pass thrown his way, and for him to consistently make good decisions running with the ball in traffic.
STRENGTH/EXPLOSION
Section Grade: 4.5
Calhoun is smaller than ideal for a running back, and he looks much smaller on film than his measured size -- he looks tiny on film. While he was pretty durable in 2005 at Wisconsin, that was really his only season carrying the load as the featured back, and when one combines that with his lack of size, he is going to struggle to be a durable NFL back if he is used too often. He has very quick feet and can zip through the hole, but he lacks a true explosive burst through the hole, and does not have the elite explosiveness and play speed to score long touchdowns. His lack of size limits his playing strength -- he gets driven backwards by pass rushers, and he cannot break tackles and gain yards after contact consistently.

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Pros: Despite marginal size, he has the excellent combination of power and quickness that allowed him to succeed in the tough Big Ten. Has an aggressive physical running style with the quickness and strength to consistently carry the ball between the tackles. Has a quick burst through the hole, reaching the second level regularly with quick feet and a powerful frame that allows him to make defenders miss as well as run over them. A power back who runs in a crouched position with excellent pad level, dishing out a lot of punishment on tacklers while taking few direct hits.
Cons: Marginal size drops his stock a little. He has good speed to break the long play, but lacks the extra gear to do it consistently. Despite impressive numbers, he has limited experience as a receiver, and will have to learn finer points of that role.
Numbers: Last fall he became the second player in Big Ten history with at least 1,000 rushing and 500 receiving yards in a single season. As a junior, he rushed for 1636 yards on 348 carries for a fine 4.7 yards-per-carry average, with 22 TDs. In addition, he caught 53 passes for 571 yards and 2 TDs. At the Combine, he ran a 4.58 with a 31.5-inch vertical jump, a 10-foot, 4-inch broad jump and 18 reps in the lifting.
Skinny: Strong, compact runner with well-developed skills despite a short career. He is a legitimate starting NFL feature back, probably as a rookie. His fine production as a receiver will allow him to be a third-down back immediately. He will be an early pick among backs, with clubs like the Jets, Cardinals and Falcons interested taking a look at him in the second round.

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OVERVIEW

Calhoun began his career at the University of Colorado, but was granted his release after the 2003 season and transferred to Wisconsin, returning to the state in whch he had a stellar prep career. The prodigal son returned to Wisconsin for his junior year and turned into a scoring machine reminiscent of Ron Dayne.

As a senior at Oak Creek High School, Calhoun garnered Prep Football Report, Prep Star and Super Prep All-American honors. He twice earned All-State accolades from the Associated Press and was an All-CNI, All-Region and All-Southeast Conference choice. As a junior, he was named Gatorade's Wisconsin Player of the Year, as well as the Region and Conference Player of the Year. He added second-team All-League honors as a sophomore.

The G&W Recruiting Report rated Calhoun the top prospect in the state of Wisconsin before his senior year. During his prep career, he rushed for 4,790 yards and 82 touchdowns. As a senior, he gained 1,275 yards and scored 26 touchdowns on just 120 carries (10.4 avg) and caught 15 passes for 300 yards with two scores, all despite battling ankle injuries a good part of the season. As a junior, he rushed 177 times for 1,967 yards and 38 touchdowns (11.1 avg), with 12 catches for 173 yards and two scores. He had gaudy averages on special teams, returning 10 punts for a 37.8-yard average and a score and eight kickoffs for a 45.0-yard average, including a touchdown.

As a sophomore, Calhoun had 105 carries for 1,548 yards and 18 touchdowns. His top career games included 25 carries for 295 yards and four touchdowns vs. Muskego High and vs. Racine-Horlick, when he scored seven times. He also lettered twice in basketball (11 points and six assists per game as a junior), and four times in track, participating in sprints and jumps. He owns career bests of 10.5 seconds in the 100 meters, 21.2 in the 200, 24-3 in the long jump and 6-8 in high jump, and he was a four-time team MVP. He led Oak Creek to its conference title as a senior by winning all four of those events and scoring 40 of his team's 119 points.

Heavily recruited out of high school, Calhoun was used sparingly the first eleven games of the 2002 season at Colorado. Injuries at tailback allowed him to see considerable action in the Buffs' final three contests, finishing with 314 yards on 76 carries (4.1 avg), 72 yards and a touchdown on five receptions and 79 yards on six kickoff returns.

Calhoun opened Colorado's 2003 season behind Bobby Purify at tailback, but moved into the starting lineup early in the year when Purify suffered a season-ending injury. He earned All-Big Twelve Conference honorable mention while leading the team with 810 yards and five touchdowns on 195 rushes (4.2 avg). He was third on the squad with 32 receptions for 266 yards (8.3 avg) and a score, averaging 89.67 all-purpose yards per game.

Calhoun sat out the 2004 football season after transferring to Wisconsin, but did compete on the Badgers' track team, where he helped the 4x100-meter relay team win the Big Ten Conference title. He started every game in 2005, ranking fifth in the nation in scoring (144 points) and sixth in rushing (125.85 ypg). The second-team All-American rushed 348 times for 1,636 yards (4.7 avg) and 22 touchdowns. He was second on the squad with 571 yards and two scores on 53 receptions (10.8 avg) and ranked eighth nationally with an average of 169.77 all-purpose yards per game. His 22 touchdowns on the ground set a school single-season record while his 1,636 yards was one yard shy of the Wisconsin annual mark.

In 26 games with the Colorado Buffaloes, Calhoun started eleven times. He rushed 271 times for 1,124 yards (4.1 avg) and five touchdowns. He caught 37 passes for 338 yards (9.1 avg) and two scores, adding 79 yards on six kickoff returns. For his complete college career, Calhoun appeared in 39 contests. He produced 2,760 yards with 27 touchdowns on 619 rushing attempts (4.5 avg). He caught 90 passes for 909 yards (10.1 avg) with four scores and amassed 3,748 all-purpose yards, an average of 96.1 yards per game.

ANALYSIS

Positives: Hits the holes with good urgency and has outstanding balance and agility... Has the flexibility to generate explosive acceleration without having to gear down when changing direction...Shows the vision to see threats and is patient waiting for his blocks to develop...Has a good bounce in his step to turn the corner and the valid speed to run away from the defense once he gets into the second level...Make-you-miss type when heading up field because of his quick cutting ability, especially when making the jump cut...Makes quick decisions picking a hole and utilizes pitter-patter feet to squeeze through tight quarters when running between the tackles...Has natural hands to reach and pluck away from his frame...Precise route runner who was used mostly on screens, but has experience lining up wide and that second gear to win most foot races on long routes.

Negatives: Has good power, but is still undersized and can get engulfed trying to get through trash up the middle of the field...Not really a pile mover and can get knocked back when he takes the ball up the gut...Can run through arm tackles, but is best when trying to elude rather than run through the defender...Not called upon much to block and while he has the speed to get to the edge to pick up the blitz, he lacks the bulk to face up and sustain vs. defensive linemen and linebackers.

Calhoun is an undersized back with good muscle development, tight waist and hips, adequate bubble and low body fat. He is an undersized tailback who has exceptional quickness and acceleration. Despite a lack of bulk, he showed in 2005 that he has enough power and leg drive to gain valid yardage running between the tackles.

His agility and balance are evident in the flexibility he shows when changing direction and locating the cutback lanes. He is an instinctive runner who will patiently wait for blocks to develop rather than outrun his protection. He attacks the holes with good urgency and has quick cutting ability. Thanks to his loose hips, he does not need to gear down before changing direction. He comes out of his stance smoothly and easily, doing a nice job of squeezing through tight quarters.

With his vision, Calhoun sees threats develop and uses his blocks well. Before 2005, he was considered more of a change-of-pace back who did not have the power to run through trash. However, he spent the 2004 season adding strength to his frame and demonstrated a much better feel and running stride running up the middle. His lateral agility allows him to pick and slide, showing pitter-patter feet when running in-line. He can run through arm tackles, but can get knocked back (92 lost yardage in 2005) because his size prevents him from operating as a pile mover.

Calhoun's bread-and-butter is his explosive burst, as he is one of the fastest runners in the college game (4.28 speed). He shows excellent speed to the corners, but will also wait for blocks to develop. You can see on film his ability to stretch a play, pick a seam and then explode through it. He is a make-you-miss type of jitterbug runner with quick cutting ability, doing a fine job when making the jump cut. He has the vision to avoid and does not hesitate picking his hole. He has that second gear needed to elude in the open and is a solid "juke" type who will generally win the long distance foot races (see 2005 Illinois, Northwestern and Auburn games).

While used mostly on screens, Calhoun has natural hands to reach and pluck the ball away from his frame. His hands are wide receiver quality and Calhoun has been lined wide to capitalize on his speed and receiving skills. He runs crisp routes and shows above average plant-and-drive agility coming out of his breaks. He can get behind the cornerbacks on deep routes and has the second gear to explode into the deep secondary (see 2005 Bowling Green and Illinois games).

Calhoun is not called upon to block much, especially when working in the backfield, but he uses his change of direction ability well to pick up stunts. He has the hip snap to get a piece of the edge rusher, but lacks size and bulk to consistently face up and sustain vs. the down linemen and linebackers.

The best comparison to Calhoun is Atlanta's Warrick Dunn. He runs much stronger than his size indicates between tackles and is a dangerous threat along the perimeter. He is a capable deep threat as a receiver and also is quite effective in the flats and on screens. While his frame might not be able to withstand the pounding he will take carrying the ball 25 times per game, his receiving prowess will allow him to get 20-25 touches in both the running and passing games. With the burst and speed he demonstrates, look for him to be much more than a change-of-pace player at the next level.


AGILITY NOTES

Campus: 4.28 in the 40-yard dash...320-pound bench press...290-power clean...33-inch vertical jump...31 ¼-inch arm length...9 ¼-inch hands.

INJURY REPORT

2001: Bothered most of his high school senior season with an ankle sprain.


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CAREER NOTES

Played only one season at Wisconsin, but set a school single-season record in 2005 with 22 touchdown runs, topping the old mark of 21 by Ron Dayne (1996)...Became only the second player in Big Ten Conference history to rush for over 1,000 yards (1,636) and gain over 500 yards (571) receiving in the same season, joining Ronnie Harmon of Iowa (1985, 1,166 rushing, 699 receiving)...His 1,636 yards on the ground was one shy of the Wisconsin single-season record of 1,637 by Brent Moss in 1993...His 348 carries in 2005 broke the old Badger single-season record of 337 by Ron Dayne in 1999...His 53 receptions in 2005 was the sixth-best season performance by a Badger, ranking behind Lee Evans (75 in 2001 and 64 in 2003), Brandon Williams (59 in 2005), Al Toon (54 in 1984) and Lee DeRamus (54 in 1993)...His 24 total touchdowns at Wisconsin topped Ron Dayne (21 in 1996) on the school's record books...His 144 points scored shattered Dayne's single-season record of 126 in 1996...Calhoun amassed 2,207 all-purpose yards in 2005, topped only by Dayne's 1996 total of 2,242 yards on the school single-season record chart.


HIGH SCHOOL

Attended Oak Creek (Wisc.) High School, playing football for head coach Joe Koch... Garnered Prep Football Report, Prep Star and Super Prep All-American honors...Twice earned All-State accolades from the Associated Press and was an All-CNI, All-Region and All-Southeast Conference choice...As a junior, he was named Gatorade's Wisconsin Player of the Year as well as the Region and Conference Player of the Year...Added second-team All-League honors as a sophomore...The G&W Recruiting Report rated Calhoun the top prospect in the state of Wisconsin before his senior year...During his prep career, he rushed for 4,790 yards and 82 touchdowns...As a senior, he gained 1,275 yards and scored 26 touchdowns on just 120 carries (10.4 avg) and caught 15 passes for 300 yards with two scores, all despite battling ankle injuries a good part of the season... As a junior, he rushed 177 times for 1,967 yards and 38 touchdowns (11.1 avg), with 12 catches for 173 yards and two scores...Had gaudy averages on special teams, returning 10 punts for a 37.8-yard average and a score and eight kickoffs for a 45.0-yard average, including a touchdown...As a sophomore, Calhoun had 105 carries for 1,548 yards and 18 touchdowns...His top career games included 25 carries for 295 yards and four touchdowns vs. Muskego High and vs. Racine-Horlick, when he scored seven times...Lettered twice in basketball (11 points and six assists per game as a junior), and four times in track, participating in sprints and jumps...Owns career bests of 10.5 seconds in the 100 meters, 21.2 in the 200, 24-3 in the long jump and 6-8 in high jump as he was a four-time team MVP...Led Oak Creek to its conference title as a senior by winning all four of those events and scoring 40 of his team's 119 points...Was the sports editor of his high school newspaper and was on the technical crew for the school's daily video announcements.


PERSONAL

Agricultural Journalism major...An accomplished drummer, he won several competitions over a six-year period...Participated in the World Youth Championships in Athletics, placing seventh in the long jump (24-3) in 2001 in Budapest, Hungary...Honored with two "Code of Conduct" awards for citizenship in high school...Was a member of TATU (Teens Against Tobacco Use), speaking to kids about the dangers of tobacco...Born 5/08/84 in Atlanta, Georgia...Resides in Oak Creek, Wisconsin.