Jahvid Best

Football Player and Athlete, NFL

Jahvid Best - Football Player and Athlete, NFL
Born

January 30th, 1989
36 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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An American football player excelled as a running back in the National Football League (NFL). Played college football at the University of California, Berkeley, earning recognition for speed and agility. Drafted by the Detroit Lions in the 2010 NFL Draft, contributed significantly during rookie season with various game-changing performances. Played in a total of 22 games over two seasons before health issues led to retirement from professional football.

Drafted 30th overall by the Detroit Lions in 2010

Recorded 345 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns in rookie season

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