DENVER (WKBN) – Former Youngstown State and current Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin led the team in rushing yards during a 27-7 win over the Arizona Cardinals in NFL preseason action.
McLaughlin carried the ball three times for 48 yards, including a game-long 35-yard run in the second quarter. He finished the night averaging 16 yards per carry.
The 24-year-old is entering his third year with the Denver Broncos and posted more than 400 rushing yards in each of his first two seasons.
Last season, McLaughlin registered career-highs in attempts (113) and yards (496), and tied his best mark with three total touchdowns.
During his time as a Penguin, McLaughlin rushed for 3,418 yards and 30 touchdowns, averaging a staggering 122.1 yards per game.
For his NCAA career, McLaughlin racked up 8,166 yards (NCAA record) and 79 touchdowns for an average of 145.8 yards per contest after spending his first two seasons at Notre Dame College in Ohio.
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