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Revision as of 20:59, 10 January 2011
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| College: | Buffalo |
| NFL draft: | 2010 / Round: 6 / Pick: 193 |
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| Roster status: | Signed draft pick |
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James Starks (born February 25, 1986) is an American football running back for the Green Bay Packers. He was selected in the sixth round with the 193rd pick in the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college football at Buffalo.
High school
James attended Niagara Falls High School in Niagara Falls, New York. He ran for 1,048 yards and threw for over 600 yards for the Wolverines of Niagara Falls while earning All-Western New York honors in his senior season and served as a captain for three years. Considered only a 2 star recuit by Rivals.com, Starks only scholarship offer came from Buffalo, which he accepted.
College career
Starks enjoyed a standout career at Buffalo. He set a career rushing record with 3,140 yards, and scored 40 total touchdowns. He registered back-to-back 1,000 yard seasons as a junior and sophomore. He was one of the elite backs in the MAC and the nation and became the first 1,000-yard rusher in the Bulls’ Division I-A era. He also became the first UB freshman to earn All-MAC honors in 2006. He was named to the All-Mac Second Team as a freshman and sophomore, and was named to the All-Mac First Team as a junior. Starks did not play in his senior season due to a shoulder injury.[1]
Professional career
Green Bay Packers
Starks was drafted by the Packers in the sixth round, 193rd overall in the 2010 NFL Draft. He was injured during training camp and was placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list. He was activated off the PUP list on November 10th, 2010, and made his NFL debut on December 5th, 2010 where he had 18 carries for 73 yards.
A month later in the NFC Wildcard game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Starks set a Packers postseason record for being the first rookie to run for 123 yards on 23 carries and leading the Packers to beat the Eagles 21-16.