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Colorado Football: Rashaan Salaam and the best running backs in Buffs history

By Travis Wakeman

Nov 21, 2015; Pullman, WA, USA; Colorado Buffaloes helmet sit during a game against the Washington State Cougars during the second half at Martin Stadium. The Cougars won 27-3. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 21, 2015; Pullman, WA, USA; Colorado Buffaloes helmet sit during a game against the Washington State Cougars during the second half at Martin Stadium. The Cougars won 27-3. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports /
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No. 5: J.J. Flannigan

J.J. Flannigan played for the Buffs during the school’s glory years of the late 1980s. He was one of the fastest guys that ever suited up in the black and gold. Seen above taking a pitch from former quarterback Darian Hagan, Flannigan puts that speed on full display.

Of all running backs in school history with at least 100 rushing attempts, Flannigan’s 6.4 yards per carry is the best. He finished his college career with 2,096 yards rushing and 27 touchdowns while playing in just 32 games.

Unfortunately for Flannigan, his best days in the game of football ended at the college level. An eighth-round choice of the San Diego Chargers in the 1990 NFL draft, Flannigan requested his release from the team during the preseason after the Chargers converted him to wide receiver.

He ended up never playing a down in the NFL.

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