Gartrell Johnson

College football running back Gartrell Johnson plays for the Colorado State Rams.

He completed his senior season by recording 285 yards rushing and 89 yards receiving as he helped the Rams defeat the Fresno State Bulldogs in the New Mexico Bowl on December 20, 2008.ESPN.com: Gartrell Johnson

Johnson began his career with the Colorado State Rams in 2004, receiving a medical redshirt, then playing in three games in 2005. He saw increased playing time during his sophomore season, starting 12 games and recording 346 yards, including 18 carries and three touchdowns in a September 2, 2006, game against Weber State.Colorado State Rams: Gartrell Johnson

Johnson began the 2007 season as a fullback, but was then named the starting running back during the sixth week of the season. He finished his junior year with 1060 yards and eight touchdowns and was selected as an All-Mountain West honorable mention.Colorado State Rams: Gartrell Johnson His statistically best college season came in 2008, when he totaled 1396 yards and 10 touchdowns in the regular season, including 191 yards and two touchdowns in the October 4, 2008, 41-28 win over the UCLA Bruins.ESPN.com: Gartrell Johnson