Joseph Addai was selected in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft out of Louisiana State University by the Indianapolis Colts and played for the team for six seasons.
28 Facts About Joseph Addai
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Joseph Addai won Super Bowl XLI with the Colts, defeating the Chicago Bears.
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In high school, Addai was a left-handed option-style quarterback for the Sharpstown Apollos.
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Joseph Addai was chosen as a member of the 5A All-State first-team in Texas.
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Joseph Addai was named an All-American by ESPN and Fox Sports, and was rated as a top 100 recruit.
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Joseph Addai wore two numbers while at LSU, 41 in his early years and then number 10 in his final years.
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Joseph Addai started his stint at LSU in 2001, but after only two games was granted a medical redshirt.
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Joseph Addai's performance helped to set the stage for The Bluegrass Miracle, a "miraculous" 74-yard game-winning touchdown pass from quarterback Marcus Randall to wide receiver Devery Henderson as time expired on the last play of the game.
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Joseph Addai ranked second to freshman Justin Vincent in rushing, gaining 520 yards on 114 attempts.
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Joseph Addai led the team in rushing with 99 yards and added another 46 yards receiving, as well as scoring two of the three Tiger touchdowns.
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Joseph Addai sealed the victory for LSU with a three-yard touchdown run with 6:27 remaining on the clock.
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Joseph Addai completed his tenure at LSU with a game in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl.
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Joseph Addai ran track at LSU, where he posted personal bests of 10.70 seconds in the 100 meters and 22.10 seconds in the 200 meters.
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Joseph Addai graduated from LSU in December 2005 with a degree in general studies and a minor in economics.
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Joseph Addai was selected in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts.
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Joseph Addai was the third running back selected by the Colts in the first round since 1994, when they selected Marshall Faulk with the second overall pick in 1994 and Edgerrin James fourth overall in 1999.
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On November 26,2006, Joseph Addai tied a Colts franchise record for most rushing touchdowns in a game held by Lenny Moore, Lydell Mitchell, and Eric Dickerson, as well as the NFL rookie record by rushing for 4 touchdowns against the Philadelphia Eagles.
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Joseph Addai was named the NFLs "Offensive Rookie of the Month" for November on December 7,2006.
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On January 21,2007, in the AFC Championship Game against the New England Patriots, Joseph Addai scored the game-winning touchdown with 1:00 remaining, giving the Colts a victory and a trip to Super Bowl XLI.
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Joseph Addai had 77 rushing yards and 10 receptions for 66 yards, for 143 total yards.
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On November 4,2007, in a Week 9 game against the New England Patriots, Joseph Addai became the first Indianapolis Colt ever to gain 100 yards receiving and 100 yards rushing in one game.
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Joseph Addai was rewarded for his play in the 2007 season by being invited to his first and only Pro Bowl in January 2008.
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On November 1,2009, in a game against the San Francisco 49ers, Joseph Addai completed his first professional pass, a touchdown to Reggie Wayne.
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Joseph Addai became an unrestricted free agent after the 2010 season and was re-signed by the Indianapolis Colts on July 31,2011.
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Joseph Addai had his worst season statistically in 2011 as he rushed for 433 yards and only one touchdown.
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Joseph Addai was released following the 2011 season on March 9,2012.
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On May 6,2012, Joseph Addai agreed to a one-year contract with the New England Patriots.
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Joseph Addai was released by the Patriots on July 25,2012.