Marlon Lucky
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| Nebraska Cornhuskers — No. 20 | |
| Running back | Junior |
| Major: Sociology | |
| Date of Birth: February 28, 1986 | |
| Place of Birth: North Hollywood, California | |
| Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | Weight: 210 lb (95 kg) |
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| High school: North Hollywood High School, North Hollywood, California |
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Marlon Lucky (born February 28, 1986 in North Hollywood, California) is an American football running back for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. He is considered one of the best running back available for the 2009 NFL Draft.[1]
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[edit] Early years
Lucky attended North Hollywood High School, where under coach Brad Ratcliffe he put up huge numbers. Lucky ended his high school career with 4,881 rushing yards and 88 touchdowns, including 2,036 yards and 40 touchdowns in his senior year. His great performance earned him selection as the most valuable player in his league and first-team CalHi Sports all-state honors.
[edit] College career
Coming out of high school he was one of the nation’s most sought-after prospects in 2005. Rivals.com ranked him as the second best running back in the country. He ultimately decided to play for Nebraska, over USC and Washington, and others.
During his freshman season he was a backup to senior Cory Ross, rushing for only 129 yards on 43 carries. Most of his success came on special teams. During his sophmore season Lucky was part of Nebraskas four-man I-backs that helped rush for 2,400 yards and 26 touchdowns. He finished the season with 728 rushing yards and 6 rushing touchdowns, earning Second-Team All-Big 12 honors. In 2007 Lucky became the Cornhuskers main back rushing for 1,019 yards and 9 touchdowns.
[edit] NFL Future
Lucky considered entering the 2008 NFL Draft, but ultimately decided against it.[2] If Lucky has a big 2008 season he could be drafted within the first three rounds of the 2009 NFL Draft.[3]
