Jerious Norwood
American football running back, Super Bowl champion
Born
July 29th, 1983
41 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional American football running back, played in the National Football League (NFL). Drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2006 NFL Draft. Compiled notable achievements during tenure with the Falcons and later with the New York Jets. Contributed to the Falcons' postseason runs and gained recognition for speed and agility on the field.
Played for Atlanta Falcons from 2006 to 2009
Contributed to the Falcons' Super Bowl run
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