![]() ![]() Subsequently, he was selected 73rd overall in the third round of the 2008 NFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs and had a relatively quiet rookie season backing up Larry Johnson – Charles ran for 357 yards and added 27 receptions for 272 yards and a touchdown. From there, he took his talents to the University of Texas and as a true freshman, was part of the national championship team that beat USC in the Rose Bowl in 2005 following a somewhat lackluster sophomore campaign with the Longhorns, Charles exploded to the tune of 1,619 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns as a junior, which led him to declare early for the NFL. Interestingly, even though Charles attended a blue-blood college program while Johnson starred at a mid-major, it was the latter who ended up being a first-round draft pick and had the more immediate impact and the former who went in the middle rounds and was initially a backup.Ī Texas native, Charles overcame learning disabilities as a child to become a high school star in both football and track and field – on the gridiron, he rushed for 2,000+ yards in both his junior and senior years (earning the Willie Ray Smith Award both years as the offensive MVP in southeast Texas) and was named a Parade All-American as a senior. Who was better – Jamaal Charles or Chris Johnson? The Beginning ![]() With their blazing speed, both backs were multi-purpose weapons and among the game’s most productive offensive players at their respective peaks (and consensus first-round fantasy draft picks) – their similar styles of play and levels of production thus raises the question: Nevertheless, at the running back position, the 2008 NFL Draft saw the arrival of two of the fastest running backs ever in Jamaal Charles and Chris Johnson, with Johnson at one point running the fastest 40-yard time ever. ![]() In football, there is the saying that “speed kills” – as a result, at the NFL Combine each year, one of the most closely tracked metrics is the 40-yard dash, even though its ability to predict greatness at the next level is at best murky. AJ Guel, Chris Johnson sitting on his helmet, CC BY 2.0.Jeffrey Beall, Jamaal Charles, CC BY-SA 3.0.We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. This site contains affiliate links to products. ![]()
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