About Reuben Droughns
Reuben Droughns is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). After playing college football for the Oregon Ducks, he was selected by the Detroit Lions in the third round of the 2000 NFL draft. During his nine years playing professional football, Droughns was also a member of the Miami Dolphins, Denver Broncos, Cleveland Browns, and New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He earned a Super Bowl ring with the Giants in their Super Bowl XLII victory against the New England Patriots. Droughns had 1,234 yards and nine touchdowns on 277 carries (4.5 yards per carry) as a senior, including rushing for over 200 yards in three contests, and was a first-team All-Pac-10 choice as a senior. He also tied a playoff franchise record by returning six kickoffs in the wildcard loss to Indianapolis, January 4, 2004. Droughns spent the 2000 season on injured reserve after separating his right shoulder on his first carry in Detroit's opening preseason game against the New England Patriots on August 4, then placed on injured reserve August 22.
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