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Matthew Garrett Forte, American football players aged 26 years with height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) and weight 218 lb (99 kg) is playing in the position of Running Back for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. He was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana on December 10, 1985. He was drafted by the Bears in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Tulane.

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The Chicago Bears drafted Forte in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft as the forty-fourth overall selection. He was originally drafted to compete with Cedric Benson and Adrian Peterson for the team’s starting running back position. Forte made his regular season debut on September 7, 2008, against the Indianapolis Colts. He carried the ball 23 times for 123 yards (setting a franchise record for most yards gained in a running back debut) and scored his first career touchdown on a then-career long 50 yard run en route to a 29-13 victory over the Colts. His efforts earned him Sunday Night Football’s “Horse Trailer Player of the Game” award.

Forte recorded 271 yards over the first four games of the 2009 season. He had his first big game of the season during Week 4, against the Detroit Lions, during which he rushed for 121 yards, and scored his first touchdown of the season.

In 2010, Matt Forte was backed up by fellow running back Chester Taylor. In a preseason game against the Oakland Raiders, Forte ran for an 89-yard touchdown, which would have been the longest run in Bears history if it had occurred during a regular season game. In Week 1 of the 2010 season, Matt Forte had two receiving touchdowns, one of 89 and one of 28, the latter of which was the game-winner. Forte was named NFC offensive player of the week for Week 1. In Week 5 against the Carolina Panthers, Forte had touchdown runs of 18 and 68 yards, the latter a career long, on the way to 166 total rushing yards on the day. Forte was named FedEx Ground Player of the Week for this week. In Week 11, during the season’s first Thursday Night Football game, playing on the road against the Miami Dolphins, Forte rushed for 97 yards on 25 carries and scored the game’s only touchdown on a 2-yard run in the 4th quarter as the Bears shutout the Dolphins, 16-0.

On October 2, 2011, Forte rushed for a career high 205 yards and 1 touchdown in the Week 4 match up against the Carolina Panthers. Entering the team’s week 8 bye, Forte has rushed for 672 yards and has 38 receptions for 419 yards, leading the Chicago Bears in both categories. He also leads the NFL in total yards. In a November 7 game against the Eagles, Forte, along with Herschel Walker, became the only players to have 700 rushing yards and 400 receiving yards in his first 4 seasons. Forte sprained his MCL in a loss to the Chiefs, and was eventually placed on injured reserve. However, he was placed on the NFC squad for the 2012 Pro Bowl for the first time in his career.

Personal information
Name: Matthew Garrett Forte
Popular name: Matt Forte
Team: Chicago Bears #22
Position: Running Back
Date of birth: December 10, 1985
Place of birth: Lake Charles, Louisiana
Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight: 218 lb (99 kg)
Career: 3 Seasons

Career Matt Forte information
College: Tulane
NFL Draft: 2008 / Round: 2 / Pick: 44
Debuted in 2008 for the Chicago Bears

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Career Matt Forte history
Chicago Bears (2008–present)
Roster status: Active

Career Matt Forte highlights and awards
College awards and honors
Pro Bowl (2011)
Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week (Week 12, 2008)
NFC Offensive Player Of The Week (Week 1, 2010)

Career NFL statistics as of Week 13, 2011
Rushing yards 4,233
Rushing average 4.2
Rushing TDs 21
Receptions 223
Reception Yards 1,985
Reception TDs 8

Stats at NFL.com

Tyvon A. Branch, American football players aged 25 years with height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) and weight 205 lb (93 kg) is playing in the position of Safety for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was born in Cicero, New York on December 11, 1986. He was drafted by the Raiders in the fourth round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Connecticut.

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Branch was selected by the Raiders in the 4th round. The Raiders chose to draft Branch not only by his defensive back skills, but also his importance as a return specialist, due to the departure of all-time return leader Chris Carr.

During his rookie season on September 14, 2008, Branch intercepted Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Damon Huard for his first career interception. Branch earned his first career start in the 2009 season opener on September 14 in a Monday night game against the San Diego Chargers, but was placed on season-ending injured reserve on November 5 with a shoulder injury.

He went on to have a breakout season for the Raiders in 2009 as the starting strong safety in all 16 games, finishing with 98 unassisted tackles and 26 assists, two forced fumbles, and a sack. He had his best game of the year in a win over the heavily favored Bengals with 12 tackles and a forced fumble. During the 2010 NFL season, he again started in all 16 games for an 8-8 team, recording 81 unassisted tackles and 23 assists.

Personal information
Name: Tyvon A. Branch
Popular name: Tyvon Branch
Team: Oakland Raiders #33
Position: Safety
Date of birth: December 11, 1986
Place of birth: Cicero, New York
Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight: 205 lb (93 kg)
Career: 3 Seasons

Career Tyvon Branch information
College: Connecticut
NFL Draft: 2008 / Round: 4 / Pick: 100
Debuted in 2008 for the Oakland Raiders

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Career Tyvon Branch history
Oakland Raiders (2008–present)

Career Tyvon Branch highlights and awards
Second-team All-Big East (2007)

Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2011
Tackles 347
Sacks 6.0
Interceptions 3

Stats at NFL.com

Steve “Stevie” Johnson, Jr., American football players aged 25 years with height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) and weight 210 lb (95 kg) is playing in the position of Wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League. He was born in San Francisco, California, U.S. on July 22, 1986. He was drafted by the Bills in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft and played college football at Kentucky.

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In 2011, Johnson’s numbers fell a bit, posting 76 receptions for 1,004 yards and 7 touchdown receptions. According to Steve, he played the year with a torn groin and a broken hand, which hurt his production but proved his dedication to the football team.

Personal information
Name: Steve “Stevie” Johnson, Jr.
Popular name: Stevie Johnson
Team: Buffalo Bills #13
Position: Wide receiver
Date of birth: July 22, 1986
Place of birth: San Francisco, California, U.S.
Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight: 210 lb (95 kg)
Career: 3 Seasons

Career Stevie Johnson information
College: Kentucky
NFL Draft: 2008 / Round: 7 / Pick: 224
Debuted in 2008 for the Buffalo Bills

Career Stevie Johnson history
Buffalo Bills (2008–present)
Roster status: Active

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Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2011
Receptions 170
Receiving Yards 2,189
Receiving TDs 19

Stats at NFL.com

Stevonne Latrall Smith, American football players aged 32 years with height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) and weight 185 lb (84 kg) is playing in the position of Wide receiver for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League. He was born in Lynwood, California on May 12, 1979. After playing college football at University of Utah, he was brought to the Panthers organization as a third round pick in the 2001 NFL Draft.

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Smith, a five-time Pro Bowl selection and three-time All-Pro selection, has emerged as one of the NFL’s most productive wide receivers, leading the league in catches, receiving yards, and touchdowns in 2005. He is the Panthers’ all-time leader in total touchdowns (67) receptions (699), and receiving yards (10,278). In 2011, he became the 35th player in NFL history to amass 10,000 receiving yards.

Personal information
Name: Stevonne Latrall Smith
Popular name: Steve L. Smith
Team: Carolina Panthers #89
Position: Wide receiver
Date of birth: May 12, 1979
Place of birth: Lynwood, California
Height: 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight: 185 lb (84 kg)
Career: 10 Seasons

Career Steve L. Smith information
College: Utah
NFL Draft: 2001 / Round: 3 / Pick: 74
Debuted in 2001 for the Carolina Panthers

Career Steve L. Smith history
Carolina Panthers (2001–present)
Roster status: Active

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Career Steve L. Smith highlights and awards
5× Pro Bowl selection
(2001, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2011)
3× All-Pro selection
(2001, 2005, 2008)
NFL Alumni Wide Receiver of the Year (2005)
Co-AP NFL Comeback Player of the Year (2005) with Tedy Bruschi
PFWA Comeback Player of the Year (2005)
Carolina Panthers all-time leader in receiving yards
Other NFL accomplishments

Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2011
Receptions 699
Receiving Yards 10,278
Receiving TDs 59
Total Return Yards 4,023
Return TDs 6

Stats at NFL.com

Etuini Haloti Ngata, American football players aged 28 years with height 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) and weight 330 lb (150 kg) is playing in the position of Tight end for Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. He was born in Inglewood, California on January 21, 1984. Ngata, of Tongan ancestry, was a starting defensive tackle for the University of Oregon before he entered the 2006 NFL Draft when he was drafted by the Ravens with the 12th pick in the first round, who acquired the pick from the Cleveland Browns for their first round pick and a sixth round pick.

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Ngata, one of the most formidable defensive lineman in the NFL, is coming off a 2010 season that saw him record a career-best 5.5 sacks. He also tied previous personal bests in tackles and passes defensed, and was named to his second Pro Bowl.

Personal information
Name: Etuini Haloti Ngata
Popular name: Haloti Ngata
Team: Baltimore Ravens #92
Position: Defensive End
Date of birth: January 21, 1984
Place of birth: Inglewood, California
Height: 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight: 330 lb (150 kg)
Career: 5 Seasons

Career Haloti Ngata information
College: Oregon
NFL Draft: 2006 / Round: 1 / Pick: 12
Debuted in 2006 for the Baltimore Ravens

Career Haloti Ngata history
Baltimore Ravens (2006–present)
Roster status: Active

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Career Haloti Ngata highlights and awards
3× Pro Bowl selection (2009, 2010, 2011)
3× All-Pro selection (2008, 2009, 2010)
2005 College Football All-American (consensus)
2001 High School All-American (USA Today)
USA Football All-Fundamentals Team (2009, 2010, 2011)

Career NFL statistics as of Week 16, 2011
Tackles 307
Sacks 17.0
INTs 3

Stats at NFL.com