Montee Ball Career Overview

Position: Running Back (RB)
Date of Birth: December 5, 1990

College Career

• Montee Ball played college football at the University of Wisconsin from 2009 to 2012.
• He became one of the most prolific running backs in NCAA history, finishing his collegiate career with 5,140 rushing yards and 55 rushing touchdowns.
• In 2011, he finished fourth in the Heisman Trophy voting after rushing for 1,923 yards and 33 touchdowns.
• He was a consensus All-American in both 2011 and 2012.

NFL Career

• Montee Ball was selected by the Denver Broncos in the 2nd round of the 2013 NFL Draft (58th overall).
• He played for the Denver Broncos from 2013 to 2014.
• In his rookie season (2013), he had a notable year with 559 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns, contributing to the Broncos' historic offense that set multiple records.
• Ball was part of the Broncos team that reached Super Bowl XLVIII, where they faced the Seattle Seahawks.
• In 2014, he dealt with injuries that limited his playing time, and he ended the season with 172 rushing yards and a touchdown.

Post-NFL Career

• After his time in the NFL, Montee Ball faced challenges including injuries and personal issues.
• He has since been involved in various community and charitable activities.

Highlights and Accomplishments

• Consensus All-American (2011, 2012)
• Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year (2011)
• Part of a Denver Broncos team that set a record for the most points scored in a single NFL season (606 points in 2013).

Montee Ball had a notable college career and made an impact in his early NFL years with the Denver Broncos, contributing to one of the most prolific offenses in league history. Despite facing challenges in the latter part of his career, his achievements in college football and initial NFL success remain significant.