14 Facts About Brian Calhoun

Brian Calhoun was born on May 8,1984 and is an American former professional football player who was a running back for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League.

Brian Calhoun played college football for the Wisconsin Badgers and was selected by the Detroit Lions in the third round of the 2006 NFL draft.

Brian Calhoun rushed for over 5,000 yards, scored 82 touchdowns, was named the Gatorade State Player of the Year, team MVP, All-America, first-team all-state, and was ranked the nation's 12th best running back by Rivals.

Also a standout track athlete, Brian Calhoun was named the Track and Field MVP for four years and was a member of the 2001 USA Junior Team that competed at the World Youth Championships in Hungary, placing seventh in the long jump, with a leap of 7.39 meters.

Brian Calhoun ran the 100 meters in 10.5 seconds and the 200 meters in 21.2 seconds, and participated in the high jump, posting a best leap of 2.07 meter.

Brian Calhoun ran the 200 meters and took part in the long jump competition at both the Air Force Classic and Frank Sevigne Invite, while advancing to the Big 12 Championships in the long jump.

Brian Calhoun earned a pair of 13th-place finishes in the 200 meters.

Brian Calhoun enjoyed a fantastic 2005 with the Wisconsin Badgers by leading the nation with 348 rushing touches for 1,636 yards and 53 receiving touches for 571 yards.

Brian Calhoun finished with 22 rushing and 2 receiving touchdowns.

Brian Calhoun was named the MVP of the 2006 Capital One Bowl, after gaining 213 yards and scoring a touchdown in the Wisconsin Badgers victory over the Auburn Tigers.

Brian Calhoun decided to forgo his senior season at Wisconsin and entered the 2006 NFL draft.

Brian Calhoun was selected in the third round by the Detroit Lions.

Brian Calhoun was released on May 4,2009, finishing his Lions career with 54 rushing yards, 55 receiving yards and 221 kick return yards and 0 touchdowns.

Brian Calhoun is a fitness trainer at DSHA in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.