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Ka’Deem Carey Updated 2014 NFL Draft Stock After Win over Oregon

November 23, 2013   ·     ·   Jump to comments

The Arizona Wildcats made a statement in an upset 42-16 win over No. 5 Oregon on Saturday, but it was junior running back Ka'Deem Carey who benefited the most from the national spotlight.
After a long journey, Carey has finally arrived as a top 2014 NFL draft prospect.
We say long journey because Carey has continued to fly as an under-the-radar prospect despite his 1,929 rushing yards and 23 touchdowns in 13 games as a sophomore.
Carey entered the contest with the Ducks on a similar path. He had rushed for over 100 yards in every game this season (he missed the opener), averaged 5.6 yards per carry and scored a touchdown in every game save two.
Yet it took a special performance against the Ducks for Carey to become a household name.
What a performance it was. Carey got things started early in the winning effort, as ESPN documents:
It didn't take long for Carey to then rightfully take his throne as the Wildcats' all-time leading rusher and touchdown leader ...

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