Ryan Christopherson (born July 26, 1972) is a former

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in the

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(NFL) for the

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and

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. He played

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and was drafted in the fifth round of the

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College career

Christopherson finished his Wyoming career as the school’s all-time rushing leader with 2,906 yards. He also is the single-season rushing leader with 1,455 yards, which he gained as a senior in 1994. He was elected to the school's athletic Hall of Fame in 2006.

Professional career

In the 1995 NFL Draft, the Jacksonville Jaguars picked Christopherson in the fifth round as the 169th overall pick.

References

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