Montee Ball
American football running back, Super Bowl Champion
Born
December 5th, 1990
34 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a running back in American football. Attended the University of Wisconsin, where achieved notable success and set multiple records. Drafted by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft. Contributed to the team's success during his tenure, including the winning of Super Bowl 50.
Set the single-season rushing touchdown record at Wisconsin
Played in Super Bowl 50 with the Denver Broncos
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