Redskins sign Citadel running back
 

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Redskins sign Citadel running back

July 19, 2005
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) -- The Washington Redskins signed seventh-round draft pick Nehemiah Broughton on Tuesday.

The Citadel running back was the 222nd overall selection in the NFL draft.

The 5-foot-11, 250-pound Broughton ran for 2,638 yards and 25 touchdowns on 581 carries in college. He also had 47 catches for 355 yards and three touchdowns.

As a senior, he gained 788 yards on 179 carries.