Ken Oxendine

Ken Oxendine
Oxendine in 2018
No. 33, 28
PositionRunning back
Personal information
Born (1975-10-04) October 4, 1975
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High schoolThomas Dale (Chester, Virginia)
CollegeVirginia Tech
NFL draft1998: 7th round, 201st overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards502
Rushing average3.2
Rushing touchdowns1
Receptions18
Receiving yards183
Receiving touchdowns1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Kenneth Quarious Oxendine (born October 4, 1975) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for two seasons for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL) He was selected in the seventh round of the 1998 NFL draft with the 201st overall pick.[1] After the NFL, he briefly played for the XFL's Los Angeles Xtreme during the 2001 season.

Oxendine played college football for the Virginia Tech Hokies. His senior year, despite splitting time with Lamont Pegues, Oxendine rushed for 904 yd (827 m) and eight touchdowns.

Following his football career, Oxendine became a physical education instructor. Since 2006, he has been teaching physical education at Notre Dame Academy in Duluth, Georgia. Ken is married to Mei-Ling Oxendine and they have two daughters.

Oxendine was raised in Chester, Virginia. He attended Curtis Elementary School, Chester Middle School, and was a graduate of Thomas Dale High School.

References

  1. ^ "1998 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 29, 2023.