Jahvid Best

Jahvid Best is a running back for the Detroit Lions. He was selected by the team as the 30th overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft.http://www.nfl.com/draft/2010/tracker#dt-by-round-input:1 In college, Best played for the California Golden State Bears. He was one of the top candidates for the 2009 Heisman Trophy as the leading rusher of this NCAA football season before the Cal Bears fell short against both the Oregon Ducks and USC Trojans. Arguably one of the nation's top players this year, Best is considered a candidate for the Doan Walker Award, an award given to the nation's top running back. http://www.calbears.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/best_jahvid00.html

During the game against the Oregon State Beavers on November 8, 2009, Best ran and jumped for a touchdown, but was shoved higher and landed horrifically. He suffered a serious concussion, lost consciousness, and was sent to the emergency room immediately. Best was released from the hospital on November 9th, 2009 and is recovering at home. http://www.usaplayers.com/news/2009/sports/november/cals-best-released-from-hospital-11850.html

Recognized as one of the nation's top returning players, Best's career highlights include rushing for a school-record five touchdowns and 131 yards in Cal's 35-21 victory over Minnesota on September 19, 2009. In 2008, he also set a record for most rushing yards in a single game at 31 against Washington. Best currently holds the record for the most all purpose yards in a single season (2008) with 2,247 total yards.http://www.calbears.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/best_jahvid00.htmlhttp://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/player/profile?playerId=238184

• 2007 First Team All-Pac 10 (Special Teams)

• 2008 Pro Football Weekly All-American Honorable Mention

• 2008 First Team All-Pac 10 (Offense)

• 2008 Pac-10 Rushing Leader (1,580 yards)

• 2008 Emerald Bowl Offensive MVP