14 Facts About Laurence Maroney

Laurence Maroney was born on February 5,1985 and is an American former professional football player who was a running back for five seasons in the National Football League.

Laurence Maroney played college football for the Minnesota Golden Gophers and was selected by the New England Patriots with the 21st overall pick in the 2006 NFL draft.

Laurence Maroney holds Normandy High School's single season rushing record, with 1,903 yards in 2002.

Laurence Maroney gained a total of 3,933 yards with the Golden Gophers and was a two time All-Big Ten First-team selection.

Laurence Maroney was selected an All-American by Pro Football Weekly and Rivals.

Laurence Maroney declared for the 2006 NFL draft after the completion of his junior season and was selected in the first round with the 21st overall pick by the New England Patriots.

Laurence Maroney was the second running back selected behind Reggie Bush.

In Week 4, Laurence Maroney ran for 125 yards and two touchdowns on 15 carries against the Cincinnati Bengals, a performance that earned him both FedEx Ground NFL Player of the Week and Diet Pepsi Rookie NFL Player of the Week honors.

In Week 11, Laurence Maroney had 82 yards rushing, and four receptions for 34 yards, including a 19-yard reception that became his first receiving touchdown.

Laurence Maroney, who became the Patriots' starting running back following the release of Dillon in the offseason, missed three games in October with a groin injury, and rushed for 835 yards in the Patriots' undefeated 2007 regular season.

In that game, Laurence Maroney had 14 carries for 36 yards with a one-yard touchdown in a loss against the New York Giants.

On October 20,2008, Laurence Maroney's season ended when he was placed on injured reserve due to a shoulder injury, later disclosed by Laurence Maroney to be a broken bone suffered in a game against the New York Jets on September 14.

Laurence Maroney finished the season with 757 rushing yards and nine touchdowns and averaged 3.9 yards per carry.

On January 18,2011, Laurence Maroney was arrested on weapons charges in St Louis he was released without charge, as he had a permit to carry a concealed weapon.