Kregg Lumpkin (born May 15, 1984) is a former

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. He was signed by the

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as an

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in 2008. He played

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. Lumpkin also played for the

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and

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. Lumpkin now works for Newton County Fire Department in

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College career

A highly recruited tailback prospect (#2 by Scout and Rivals.com, behind only

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), Lumpkin played at the

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from 2003 to 2007. Slowed down by injuries during his sophomore and senior seasons along with sharing carries with Michael Cooper, Thomas Brown, Danny Ware, and

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, Lumpkin rushed for 1,699 yards on 352 carries with 17 total touchdowns (14 rushing, 3 receiving) in his career. His jersey number as a true freshman was #28, but he changed it during his redshirt sophomore season to #6.

Professional career

Green Bay Packers

He was signed by the

as an

in 2008. He made the regular season roster after an impressive training camp. He was placed on

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on October 11. He was released on September 5, 2009 after final cuts and re-signed to the practice squad the following day. On January 11, 2010, he signed a reserve future contract. Lumpkin was released on September 4, 2010.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On September 5, 2010, Lumpkin was claimed off waivers by the

Seattle Seahawks

Lumpkin signed with the

on March 23, 2012. He was waived on September 18.

New York Giants

Lumpkin signed with the

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on November 27, 2012.

References

External links

Georgia Bulldogs bio

Green Bay Packers bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Lumpkin, Kregg 1984 births Living people Players of American football from Albany, Georgia American football running backs Georgia Bulldogs football players Green Bay Packers players Tampa Bay Buccaneers players Seattle Seahawks players New York Giants players