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Found January 31, 2012 on Pro Sports Blogging:
PLAYERS: LaMichael James,  Todd Mcshay,  Darron Thomas,  Kenjon Barner,  Bryan Bennett,  Marcus Mariota,  Chip Kelly,  Michael Vick
TEAMS: Philadelphia Eagles,  Tampa Bay Buccaneers,  Oregon Ducks

After 33 wins, three consecutive Pac-10/12 championships, three BCS game appearances and a host of records to his name accumulated during his three seasons, Oregon’s LaMichael James has decided to forgo his senior season with the Ducks and enter the NFL draft. James, an All-American running back, set Oregon records in career rushing yards (5,082) and 100+ yard rushing games (18). He also holds the single game rushing mark in Duck history with a 288-yard performance earlier this season at Arizona. All in all James has 5,869 total yards and 58 touchdowns to his name in the Oregon record books alongside his 2010 Doak Walker Award trophy, which is presented annually to the nation’s top running back. James was also a finalist for the 2010 Heisman Trophy, an award won by Auburn quarterback Cam Newton. Though James has produced gaudy statistics and has proven success at the college level, his lack of size and various injury concerns could hurt him when it comes to draft position in April. ...
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