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DeShawn Wynn | Running Back | Nebraska | 5'10" - 232 lbs.
OVERVIEW
Built more in the lines of a fullback, DeShawn has the outstanding field vision and cutback agility
that some teams are comparing to that of former Carolina Panthers All-Pro and present St. Louis
Rams tailback Stephen Davis.
At Reading High School, Wynn was regarded as one of the nation's elite running backs in the
nation in 2001. He was a consensus All-American selection, including being named to the
prestigious Parade All-American Team. National Bluechips ranked him first in the nation in its
speed running back category. He was also chosen to Prep Star's Dream Team and that
publication ranked him among the nation's top 12 rushers.
Wynn was a member of Super Prep's All-American Team and that publication ranked him among
the country's top 15 running backs. He also ranked among the nation's top-four running backs by
Rivals.com. DeShawn rushed for 2,000 yards and registered at least 30 touchdowns in three of
four seasons at the school. As a senior, he totaled 2,283 yards (9.3 avg) and 30 scores.
DeShawn enrolled at Florida in 2002, spending the season performing on the scout team. He
added over 10 pounds of bulk to his frame that year and became part of the Gators' running back
rotation in 2003. Performing as a reserve in 13 contests, he ranked third on the team with 115
carries for 540 yards (4.7 avg) and seven touchdowns that season. He also made 12 catches for
82 yards (6.8 avg) and a score, finishing with 622 all-purpose yards.
Wynn played in eight games as a reserve in 2004, missing the final four contests after injuring his
groin vs. Georgia. He still ranked third on the squad with 217 yards and five touchdowns on 58
attempts (3.7 avg). He caught five passes for 75 yards (15.0 avg) and registered 292 all-purpose
yards.
In 2005, Wynn played in the 11 games, starting six contests. He led the team with 612 yards and
seven touchdowns on 130 attempts (4.8 avg). He also totaled 161 yards with two scores on
twelve receptions (13.4 avg) and recorded one solo tackle. His 782 all-purpose yards were a
career-high.
Entering his final campaign, Wynn started 10 of 13 contests. He led the team with 124 carries for
630 yards (5.1 avg) and five touchdowns, but only had more than 20 rushing attempts once all
year. He gained 58 yards on six receptions (9.7 avg) and generated 688 all-purpose yards.
In 44 games at Florida, Wynn started 16 times. He rushed 427 times for 2,008 yards (4.7 avg)
and 24 touchdowns. He also had 35 catches for 376 yards (10.7 avg) and three scores. He
totaled 162 poipurpose yards.
CAREER NOTES
Became the 13th player in school history to rush for over 2,000 yards in a career, amassing 2,008
yards in 44 games...Rushed for over 100 yards in five games during his career (vs. Miami in
2003; Louisiana Tech and Georgia in 2005; Tennessee and Kentucky in 2006)...His 24
touchdowns rushing tied Larry Smith (1966-68) for seventh place on the school's career-record
list, topped only by Emmitt Smith (36, 1987-89), Errict Rhett (34, 1990-93), Earnest Graham (33,
1999-02), Fred Taylor (31, 1994-97), Neal Anderson (30, 1982-85) and Buford Long (25, 1950-
52)...Became only the fourth running back in Florida history to rush for a 100-yard game by the
second contest as a freshman, when he gained 100 yards vs. Miami in 2003, joining Tony Green
(1974), Emmitt Smith (1987) and Earnest Graham (1999).
2006 SEASON
Wynn played in 13 games, starting 10 contests...He came off the bench vs. Louisiana State,
South Carolina and Arkansas ...Led the team with 630 yards on 124 carries (5.1 avg) with five
touchdowns...Wynn added 58 yards on six receptions (9.7 avg) and gained 688 all-purpose
yards, an average of 52.9 yards per game...He fumbled twice, was tackled behind the line of
scrimmage 12 times and was stopped for no gain on 14 other carries...Picked up 33 first-down
runs, as he converted 7-of-9 third-down plays and one more on fourth-down...Eighteen of his
carries were for ten yards or longer, including five for at least 20 yards...Had big runs to set up
seven touchdown drives and one more that resulted in a field goal...Gained positive yardage on
nine attempts inside the red zone.
2005 SEASON
Played in 11 games, starting at tailback vs. Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama, Louisiana State,
Georgia and Vanderbilt...Led the team and ranked 16th in the SEC with 130 carries for 621 yards (4.8 avg) and seven touchdowns...Caught 12 passes for 161 yards (13.4 avg) and a pair of
scores...Recorded one solo tackle...Finished with 782 all-purpose yards (71.1 yards per game).
2004 SEASON
Played as a reserve tailback in the team's first eight games, participating in 201 plays... Rushed
58 times for 217 yards (3.7 avg) and five touchdowns...Caught five passes for 75 yards (15.0
avg)...Gained 292 all-purpose yards, an average of 36.5 yards per game.
2003 SEASON
Played in all 13 games, participating in 323 plays...Ranked third on the team with 540 yards and
seven touchdowns on 115 carries (4.7 avg)...Made 12 catches for 82 yards (6.8 avg) and a
score...Amassed 622 all-purpose yards...Was part of only the second trio of backs in UF history
to rush for 500 or more yards in the same season, combining with Ran Carthon and Ciatrick
Fason for 1,718 rushing yards (Neal Anderson, J.L. Williams and Lorenzo Hampton each rushed
for 500+ yards in 1984)...Fourth running back in Florida history to rush for a 100-yard game by
the second contest as a freshman, when he gained 100 yards vs. Miami, joining Tony Green
(1974), Emmitt Smith (1987) and Earnest Graham (1999)...Lost four of five fumbles.
2002 SEASON
Redshirted as a freshman.
CAMPUS AGILITY TESTS
4.47 in the 40-yard dash (indoor rubber track)...4.6 in the 40-yard dash (outdoors)...365-pound
bench press...Bench presses 225 pounds 21 times...450-pound squat...33-inch vertical
jump...9'5" broad jump...4.2 20-yard shuttle...29 3/4-inch arm length...9-inch hands...Right-
handed...Wears contacts.
COMBINE AGILITY TESTS
4.55 in the 40-yard dash...1.59 10-yard dash...2.64 20-yard dash...(DNP) 20-yard shuttle...
(DNP) 60-yard shuttle...(DNP) three-cone drill...(DNP) Bench press. 31.5 inch vertical
jump...9.07 broad jump.
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Reading (Cincinnati, Oh.) High School, playing football for head coach Ken
Minor...Regarded as one of the nation's elite running backs in the nation in 2001...Was a
consensus All-American selection, including being named to the prestigious Parade All-American
Team...National Bluechips ranked him first in the nation in its speed running back
category...Chosen to Prep Star's Dream Team and that publication ranked him among the
nation's top 12 rushers...Member of Super Prep's All-American Team and that publication ranked
him among the country's top 15 running backs...Ranked among the nation's top-four running
backs by Rivals.com...Rushed for 2,000 yards and registered at least 30 touchdowns in three of
four seasons at the school...As a senior, he totaled 2,283 yards (9.3 avg) and thirty scores.
PERSONAL
Sociology major...Son of Michelle Wynn-Smith and Napoleon Smith...Resides
in Cincinnati, Ohio.
| RUSHING STATISTICS |
| Year |
GP |
GS |
NO |
YARDS |
AVG |
TD |
LONG |
GM/AVG |
| 2003 |
13 |
0 |
115 |
540 |
4.7 |
7 |
65 |
41.54 |
| 2004 |
8 |
0 |
58 |
217 |
3.7 |
5 |
15 |
27.13 |
| 2005 |
11 |
6 |
130 |
621 |
4.8 |
7 |
50 |
56.45 |
| 2006 |
13 |
10 |
124 |
630 |
5.1 |
5 |
26 |
48.46 |
| Total |
44 |
16 |
427 |
2008 |
4.7 |
24 |
65 |
45.64 |
| RECEIVING STATISTICS |
| Year |
NO |
YARDS |
AVG |
TD |
LONG |
| 2003 |
12 |
82 |
6.8 |
1 |
18 |
| 2004 |
5 |
75 |
15.0 |
0 |
37 |
| 2005 |
12 |
161 |
13.4 |
2 |
27 |
| 2006 |
6 |
58 |
9.7 |
0 |
15 |
| Total |
35 |
375 |
10.7 |
3 |
37 |
Bios courtesy of NFLDraftScout.com
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