Rick Badanjek

Richard Alan Badanjek (born April 25, 1962) is a former American football running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins and Atlanta Falcons. Having grown up the son of interracial parents, he was a 1981 graduate of Chalker High School in the tiny rural town of Southington, Ohio, where he led the Wildcats to their best season in school history his senior year at 9-1, winning Team MVP.[1] He ran for 5,336 yards throughout his four years at the prep level, including over 2,000 yards and winning the OHSAA Class A Offensive Back of the Year his senior season.[2][3] In a game against Ledgemont High School in 1980, Badanjek rushed for around 475 yards, en route to a 45-8 victory. [4]

Rick Badanjek
No. 26, 33, 47
Born: (1962-04-25) April 25, 1962
Warren, Ohio, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)Running back
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight217 lb (98 kg)
CollegeMaryland
NFL draft1986 / Round: 7 / Pick: 186
Career history
As player
1986Washington Redskins
1987–1988Atlanta Falcons
Career stats

He played college football at the University of Maryland and was drafted in the seventh round of the 1986 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins (now known as the Washington Commanders).[5] He played in Washington for one season before being traded to the Atlanta Falcons, where he started two games during the NFLPA strike of 1987.[6] That year, he rushed for 87 yards on 29 carries and caught 6 passes for 35 yards, while running for a three-yard touchdown in Week 5 against the San Francisco 49ers. [7]

College career

Graduating from Chalker High School, after an illustrious career at the small school, Badanjek committed to the University of Maryland.

College Statistics
Year School Conference Rushing Receiving
Pos G Att Yds Avg TD Rec Yds Avg TD
1982 Maryland ACC RB 11 62 274 4.4 9 5 53 10.6 0
1983 Maryland ACC RB 11 131 635 4.8 8 26 296 11.4 1
1984 Maryland ACC RB 11 173 832 4.8 15 20 174 8.7 1
1985 Maryland ACC RB 11 155 676 4.4 12 18 166 9.2 0
Career 521 2417 4.6 44 69 689 10.0 2

Professional career

Badanjeck was drafted 186th in the seventh round in the 1986 NFL Draft by Washington.[8]

Professional Statistics
Season Age Team Rushing Receiving
Pos No. GP GS Att Yds Lng TD Fmb Rec Yds Lng TD
1986 24 WAS RB 26 6 0 - - - 0 - - - 0
1987 25 ATL RB 33 2 2 29 87 31 1 1 6 35 16 0
1988 26 ATL RB 47 6 0 - - - 0 - - - 0
Career 14 2 29 87 1 1 6 35 0

References
  1. Wilbon, Michael (October 31, 1985). "Maryland's Badanjek Specializes in 6-Point Play". Washington Post. Retrieved 2023-10-03.
  2. McCormack, Don (September 23, 2010). "A Don McCormack column: Thanks, Coach". Star Beacon. Retrieved 2023-10-03.
  3. Yauger, Brian (August 28, 2019). "Cernuto follows family footsteps". Tribune Chronicle.
  4. "Who are 50 best football players in Mahoning Valley history". Yappi Sports.
  5. "RICK BADANJEK". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved September 11, 2014.
  6. "Rick Badanjek Stats". Pro Football Reference.
  7. "San Francisco 49ers at Atlanta Falcons - October 11th, 1987". Pro Football Reference.
  8. "1986 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-10-03.
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