14 Facts About Mike Karney

Michael John Mario Karney was born on July 6,1981 and is an American former professional football player who was a fullback for seven seasons in the National Football League.

Mike Karney played college football for the Arizona State Sun Devils.

Mike Karney was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the fifth round of the 2004 NFL draft, and played for the NFL's St Louis Rams.

Mike Karney was raised in Kent, Washington and attended Kentwood High School in Covington, Washington and garnered varsity letters in football and baseball.

Mike Karney rushed for 800 yards and 22 touchdowns as a senior as his team went to the Class 4A state title game, its first appearance in 10 years.

Mike Karney started 28 of 46 games for the Sun Devils and had 78 yards on 32 carries and 37 receptions for 308 yards and a touchdown.

Mike Karney is said to have trained in college by strapping his car to his back and attempt to pull it around.

Mike Karney was rated as one of the top fullbacks coming out of college.

Mike Karney was selected in the fifth round of the 2004 NFL draft by the New Orleans Saints.

Mike Karney was signed to three-year $1.3 million contract on July 29,2004, and proved to be a solid lead blocker and average receiver out of the backfield.

Mike Karney was re-signed to a contract extension prior to the 2006 season.

On December 10,2006, against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football, Mike Karney had his best NFL game, scoring two receiving and one rushing touchdowns, his first three touchdowns in the NFL.

Mike Karney signed a three-year, $4.9 million contract with the St Louis Rams on March 11,2009.

Mike Karney visited with the Seahawks on August 30,2011, but was not signed to a contract by Seattle.