1. Jason Michael Snelling was born on December 29,1983 and is an American former professional football running back.
14 Facts About Jason Snelling
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Jason Snelling played his entire career with the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League.
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Jason Snelling was selected by the Falcons in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL draft.
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Jason Snelling rushed for 3,300 yards during his career, including 1,444 yards and 14 touchdowns during his senior year.
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Jason Snelling's 325 rushing yards in 2005 were the most by a Virginia fullback in a season since Charles Way totaled 517 yards in 1994, he led the ACC fullbacks in rushing yards in 2005.
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Jason Snelling's condition was eventually diagnosed and is treated by medication.
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Jason Snelling was unable to talk openly about epilepsy until his senior season at Virginia.
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Jason Snelling was selected by the Falcons in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL draft.
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Jason Snelling made his National Football League debut against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and scored his first professional touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals.
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Jason Snelling started his first game November 22,2009 against the New York Giants, rushing for 76 yards and 2 touchdowns on 25 carries, while catching 3 passes for 13 yards.
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Jason Snelling was re-signed by the Falcons on April 15,2010.
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Jason Snelling finished the 2009 season with 613 yards on 142 carries with 4 rushing touchdowns.
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Jason Snelling caught 30 passes for 259 yards and 1 touchdown.
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On March 4,2014, Jason Snelling announced his retirement from the NFL.