Kendall Milton

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Kendall Milton
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Milton with the Georgia Bulldogs
No. 36 – Philadelphia Eagles
Position: Running back
Personal information
Born: (2002-02-10) February 10, 2002 (age 22)
Clovis, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school: Buchanan High School (Clovis, California)
College: Georgia (2020–2023)
Undrafted: 2024
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards

Kendall Daniel Milton (born February 10, 2002) is an American football running back for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Georgia.

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Early years

Kendall grew up in Clovis, California and attended Buchanan High School. In his senior season he would total 1,514 yards rushing and 23 touchdowns. [1] 247Sports listed Milton as a five-star recruit early on until his commitment to Georgia, at which time they changed him to a four-star. Milton was also the number one running back and the seventh best player overall from California, and 54th best player in the country. [2] Rivals had Milton as a five-star recruit and the 29th player nationally. He selected Georgia over the likes of Alabama, Ohio State and Texas. [3]

College career

Upon Milton's arrival to Georgia, he was able to earn significant playing time, early in games, even as a true freshman. [4] Even with tough competition he managed 193 yards on 35 attempts. Milton suffered an injury mid-season against rival Florida. [5] He would return in the Peach Bowl. In addition, although he missed half of the season to injury, Milton was able to earn All American Freshman honors. The following season, Milton production increased as he ran for 264 yards and a touchdown with 56 carries. [6] In 2022, he ran for 592 yards and eight touchdowns before his season was cut short due to a groin injury. [7] [8]

Against Georgia Tech in 2023, Milton rushed for a career-high 156 yards and two touchdowns, in a 31–23 victory. [9] [10] In the 2023 Orange Bowl, Milton rushed for 104 yards and two touchdowns on nine carries, being named the MVP of the game and helping lead Georgia to the largest margin of victory in any bowl game at the FBS level with a 63–3 rout of Florida State. [11] He finished the year rushing for 790 yards and 14 touchdowns. [12] On January 1, 2024, Milton declared for the 2024 NFL draft. [13]

Statistics

SeasonGamesRushingReceiving
GPAttYardsAvgTDRecYardsAvgTD
Georgia Bulldogs
2020 7351935.5012222.00
2021 8562644.71252.50
2022 13855927.0856412.81
2023 131217906.5144256.30
Career 412971,8396.223121169.71

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 1+1⁄2 in
(1.87 m)		225 lb
(102 kg)		31+3⁄4 in
(0.81 m)		9+5⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		4.62 s1.51 s2.69 s4.38 s35.5 in
(0.90 m)		10 ft 4 in
(3.15 m)		18 reps
All values from NFL Combine [14] [15]

Milton was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent on May 3, 2024. [16]

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References

  1. ↑ Gosseck, Hunter (February 10, 2020). "Georgia Football: Kendall Milton Named California RB of the Year". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 23, 2021.
  2. ↑ "Kendall Milton, Georgia Bulldogs, Running Back". 247Sports. Retrieved January 23, 2021.
  3. ↑ "Kendall Milton, 2020 Running Back, Georgia". Rivals.com. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
  4. ↑ Adams, Kipp (September 26, 2020). "Georgia releases first depth chart of the 2020 season". Dawgs247. Retrieved January 23, 2021.
  5. ↑ Farner, Keith (November 7, 2020). "Kendall Milton's father offers update on injured Georgia running back". Saturday Down South. Retrieved January 23, 2021.
  6. ↑ "Staff Picks: Kendall Milton, Cameron Ward among college football breakout stars in 2022 season". CBSSports.com. Retrieved August 7, 2022.
  7. ↑ Towers, Chip. "Running back Kendall Milton excited to suit up for Georgia one more time". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. ISSN   1539-7459 . Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  8. ↑ Emerson, Seth. "Georgia's Milton out for spring with hamstring injury". The Athletic. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Milton runs for 156 yards and 2 TDs, No. 1 Georgia holds off Georgia Tech 31-23". AP News. November 26, 2023. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  10. ↑ Underwood, Bo (November 26, 2023). "Kendall Milton stings Yellow Jackets in win over Georgia Tech". The Red and Black. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Georgia RB Kendall Milton named Most Outstanding Player against FSU in Orange Bowl". The Kansas City Star.
  12. ↑ Towers, Chip. "Storybook ending for Georgia senior running back Kendall Milton". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. ISSN   1539-7459 . Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  13. ↑ "Georgia running back Kendall Milton announces plans to enter NFL draft after strong finish to season". AP News. January 1, 2024. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  14. ↑ "Kendall Milton Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
  15. ↑ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Kendall Milton College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
  16. ↑ Boyle, Owen (May 3, 2024). "Eagles sign 7 rookie free agents". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.


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