Lache Seastrunk facts for kids
Seastrunk with the Baylor Bears in 2012
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| Position: | Running back |
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| Born: | July 29, 1991 Temple, Texas, U.S. |
| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight: | 210 lb (95 kg) |
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| High school: | Temple (TX) |
| College: | Baylor |
| NFL Draft: | 2014 / Round: 6 / Pick: 186 |
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| Player stats at PFR | |
Lache J. Seastrunk (pronounced 'Lake'; born July 29, 1991) is an American former professional football player. He played as a running back, a position where players carry the ball. Lache played college football for the Baylor Bears. The Washington Redskins picked him in the sixth round of the 2014 NFL draft.
Early Life and High School Football
Lache Seastrunk grew up in Temple, Texas. He went to Temple High School. During his time there, he ran for 4,127 yards. He also scored 52 touchdowns, which is a lot of points!
In 2009, USA Today named him one of the best high school football players in the country. Experts like Rivals.com thought he was a top running back for his age group. He even played in the 2010 U.S. Army All-American Bowl, a special game for top high school players.
Track and Field Achievements
Besides football, Lache was also a great track athlete. He ran the 100 meters in 10.50 seconds. He also had a long jump of 6.60 meters. When he was only 13 years old, in eighth grade, he broke three records at Temple High School. These records were for the 100 meters, 400 meters, and long jump.
College Football Career
Seastrunk first went to the University of Oregon for his freshman year. In August 2011, he decided to leave Oregon. He then transferred to Baylor University to continue his college football career.
Baylor Bears Performance
Before the end of the 2012 season, Lache was very confident. He said he believed he was the best running back in the country. He also thought he would win the Heisman Trophy the next year.
He finished the 2012 season with 1,012 rushing yards. He carried the ball 131 times, averaging 7.7 yards per carry. He also scored seven touchdowns that year. During the last five games of the season, he averaged 138.2 yards per game.
On January 6, 2014, Seastrunk announced his decision. He chose to skip his final year of college. Instead, he entered the 2014 NFL draft to become a professional player.
College Statistics Overview
Here is a summary of Lache Seastrunk's college football statistics:
| Year | Team | Rushing | Receiving | ||||||
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| Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Rec | Yds | TD | ||
| 2012 | Baylor | 131 | 1,012 | 7.7 | 80 | 7 | 9 | 107 | 1 |
| 2013 | Baylor | 158 | 1,177 | 7.4 | 80 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 289 | 2,189 | 7.6 | 80 | 18 | 9 | 107 | 1 | |
Professional Football Career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand size | 40-yard dash | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |||||
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| 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
201 lb (91 kg) |
30 in (0.76 m) |
9+1⁄4 in (0.23 m) |
4.51 s | 41.5 in (1.05 m) |
11 ft 2 in (3.40 m) |
15 reps | |||||
| All values from NFL Combine. | ||||||||||||
Washington Redskins
The Washington Redskins picked Lache Seastrunk in the 2014 NFL Draft. He was the 186th player chosen overall. On May 16, 2014, he signed a four-year contract with the team. The contract was worth $2.33 million.
However, the Redskins released him on August 30, 2014. This happened during the final roster cuts before the 2014 season began. He did not make the team's main roster.
Carolina Panthers
On September 16, 2014, the Carolina Panthers signed Seastrunk. He joined their practice squad, which is a group of players who train with the team. He was with the Panthers for a short time. They released him on September 25, 2014.
Tennessee Titans
Seastrunk then joined the practice squad of the Tennessee Titans. He signed with them on October 1, 2014. He later signed a futures contract with the Titans on December 29, 2014. This type of contract means a player will join the team for the next season. The Titans released him on May 18, 2015.
Dallas Cowboys
In June 2015, Lache Seastrunk signed with the Dallas Cowboys. He was part of their team for a few months. The Cowboys released him on August 20, 2015.
Calgary Stampeders
On May 19, 2016, Seastrunk signed with the Calgary Stampeders. This team plays in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was released by the Stampeders on June 19, 2016.
Saskatchewan Roughriders
A week later, on June 26, 2016, Seastrunk signed with another CFL team. He joined the practice roster of the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
New York Jets
Seastrunk returned to the NFL when the New York Jets signed him. This happened on August 13, 2016. He was waived by the Jets on August 28, 2016.
CenTex Cavalry
On April 10, 2017, Seastrunk signed with the CenTex Cavalry. This team is part of Champions Indoor Football (CIF), an indoor football league.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
On May 11, 2017, Seastrunk signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. This was another team in the Canadian Football League. He was released by the Blue Bombers before the regular season started, on May 28, 2017.
