Jason Snelling

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Originally selected as a seventh round (244th pick overall) draft choice by the Atlanta Falcons in 2007.

2007 (Falcons)
In seven games, totaled 13 rushes for 43 yards and his first career touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals.

Tallied two carries for 13 yards vs. Tampa Bay (11/18) in his NFL debut.

Notched two carries for a career-high 18 yards and his first career NFL touchdown at Arizona (12/23). His first career professional touchdown came on a one-yard plunge in the first quarter.

College
In his 235 career rushing attempts at Virginia, has only be stopped behind the line of scrimmage 15 times. 81 of his carries produced first downs.

Had key rushing attempts that set up 21 touchdown drives and 11 more that resulted in field goals.

34-of-75 catches were good for first downs.

His average of 5.3 yards per rush is good for fifth on the school’s all-time rushing record list, topped only by John Papit (1947–50), Terry Kirby (1989–92), Barry Word (1982–85) and Nikki Fisher (1988–91).

His 325 rushing yards in 2005 were the most by a Virginia fullback in a season since Charles Way totaled 517 yards in 1994.

Super Sleeper Team and All-Atlantic Coast Conference second-team selection by The NFL Draft Report in 2006.

His 325 yards in 2005 led ACC fullbacks and were the most by a Virginia fullback in a season since 1994.

Personal
Attended L.C. Bird (Richmond, Va.).

Four-time all-district tailback and was named to the all-region team three times.

Gained over 3,300 yards rushing during his career, including 1,444 yards and 14 touchdowns during his senior season.

Earned Group AAA All-State honors.

Graduated in May 2006 with a degree in anthropology.

Born Jason Michael Snelling on December 29, 1983 in Toms River, New Jersey.