Correll Buckhalter is a former American football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for nine seasons. He was born on October 6, 1978, in Collins, Mississippi, and attended the University of Nebraska, where he played college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
Buckhalter was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He spent the first eight seasons of his career with the Eagles, where he was primarily used as a backup running back and special teams player. He was known for his versatility, as he could run, catch, and block effectively.
In his rookie season, Buckhalter played in all 16 games and rushed for 586 yards and scored four touchdowns. He also caught 16 passes for 124 yards and a touchdown. He continued to be a reliable backup for the Eagles over the next few seasons, but his career was hampered by injuries. He missed the entire 2002 season due to a knee injury and missed significant time in 2003 and 2004 due to various injuries.
Buckhalter's best season came in 2006 when he rushed for 345 yards and two touchdowns and caught 21 passes for 195 yards and two touchdowns. He also played a key role in the Eagles' playoff run that season, rushing for 100 yards and a touchdown in the team's wild-card win over the New York Giants.
After the 2008 season, Buckhalter became a free agent and signed with the Denver Broncos. He played two seasons with the Broncos, where he was used primarily as a backup running back and special teams player. He rushed for 642 yards and scored four touchdowns in his two seasons with the team.
Buckhalter retired from the NFL after the 2010 season. Over the course of his career, he rushed for 2,722 yards and scored 18 touchdowns. He also caught 121 passes for 1,074 yards and six touchdowns. He was known for his toughness and versatility and was a valuable member of the teams he played for.
Since retiring from the NFL, Buckhalter has been involved in coaching and mentoring young football players. He has also been active in his community, working with various charities and organizations to help those in need.
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