No.10 BenJarvus Green-Ellis, RB
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BenJarvus Green-Ellis played 2 seasons for the Rebels in 2006 and 2007. In 2006 he rushed for an even 1000 yards and 1,137 yards in 2007. Green-Ellis ranks 3rd for rushing yardage in a single season with his 2007 performance and his 2,137 yards from scrimmage ranks 7th All-time on the Rebels career rushing yardage list.
Green-Ellis was known as a bruising back who liked playing physical and the Rebels used him a lot. Green-Ellis still holds the Ole Miss single season record for most carries with 234 and his 226 yards against Missouri ranks 7th in single game rushing yards for a Rebels running back.
After Ole Miss Green-Ellis signed a free agent contract with the New England Patriots where he spent 4 seasons before being traded to the Cincinnati Bengals where he played for 2 seasons as a utility back. Green Ellis finished after the 2013 season.
- First Team All-SEC (2006)