14 Facts About Reuben Droughns

Reuben Droughns is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League.

Reuben Droughns earned a Super Bowl ring with the Giants in their Super Bowl XLII victory against the New England Patriots.

Reuben Droughns was voted All-Orange County and All-CIF twice and All-Orange League three times, including Back of the Year honors as a senior.

Reuben Droughns was an accomplished wrestler, winning the CIF-Southern Section title in 1996 during his senior year.

Reuben Droughns played college football at the University of Oregon in 1998 and 1999 and was a two-year starter.

Reuben Droughns had 1,234 yards and nine touchdowns on 277 carries as a senior, including rushing for over 200 yards in three contests, and was a first-team All-Pac-10 choice as a senior.

Reuben Droughns was an honorable mention All-American as a freshman, when he led the Blue Devils in rushing with 1,456 yards and 14 TDs.

Reuben Droughns was selected by the Detroit Lions in the third round of the 2000 NFL draft.

Reuben Droughns spent the 2000 season on injured reserve after separating his right shoulder on his first carry in Detroit's opening preseason game against the New England on August 4, then placed on injured reserve August 22.

Reuben Droughns played for the Denver Broncos for three seasons from 2002 to 2004.

Reuben Droughns tied a playoff franchise record by returning six kickoffs in the wildcard loss to Indianapolis, January 4,2004.

Reuben Droughns was traded to the Cleveland Browns on March 30,2005, for defensive linemen Ebenezer Ekuban and Michael Myers.

On March 9,2007, Reuben Droughns was traded to the New York Giants in exchange for wide receiver Tim Carter.

Reuben Droughns was released by the Giants on February 9,2009.