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Rashard Mendenhall
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#34 Rashard Mendenhall
 Pos: Running Back
NFL Team: PIT
Injury: OK
Experience: 2
College: Illinois
Height: 70
Weight: 225
Born: 6/19/1987
 Year  Tm  Gm  Rush  Yds  TDs  Fum  Catch  Yds  TDs 
PROJPIT6165151490
2008PIT41958002170
SUMMARY
Running Back Rank: #51   
Overall: #183


Mendenhall broke his shoulder during the Week 4 game, missing almost his entire rookie season. Mendenhall only had 19 carries before getting hurt. He didn't hit the ground running as quickly as expected. But a year under his belt should do well for his development for this coming season. If Mendenhall is on his game, he'll form a top tandem with Willie Parker at running back for the Steelers. Mendenhall is a great between the tacklers runner. He also can be a solid receiver out of the backfield with pretty good speed.
FANTASY OUTLOOK
Mendenhall won't go as high in drafts this year and with good reason. He didn't see the field much even when healthy. But he has obvious upside and should get more chances his second season. A year with around 700 or 800 total yards and a few scores seems about right for the second-year back.
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (knee) participated in practice Friday, Oct. 23. He is listed as probable for Week 7 and will start the game.
Source: KFFL.com
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (knee) practiced without limitations Thursday, Oct. 22.
Fantasy Impact: He'll be good to go this week as the Steelers starter at running back.
Source: KFFL.com
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (knee) was limited in practice Wednesday, Oct. 21.
Fantasy Impact: Mendenhall should be just fine for Sunday's game.
Source: KFFL.com
Jason Cato and Scott Brown, of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, report Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (knee) could be limited during practice this week because of a bruised knee but is expected to play in Week 7.
Fantasy Impact: He should be fine to play come the weekend, though. We wouldn't worry too much about this injury.
Source: KFFL.com
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (illness) is expected to start in Week 6, while RB Willie Parker (toe) will be worked in slowly during the game. RB Mewelde Moore will continue to be the third-down back.
Fantasy Impact: This makes the most sense. Consider Mendenhall a solid No. 2 back this week.
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (illness) participated in practice Friday, Oct. 16. He is not on the injury report for Week 6 and will play.
Fantasy Impact: The Steelers haven't said which back will start, but we feel it will be Mendenhall. He is a solid play for fantasy teams.
Source: KFFL.com
CBSSports.com reports Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall received only six touches in the second half of Week 5 due to the team passing so much. Mendenhall still amassed 77 yards on 15 carries with one touchdown in the game.
Fantasy Impact: He still produced good numbers, but it sure seems the Steelers are a pass-first team these days. Keep that in mind when starting any Steelers back.
Source: KFFL.com
The Associated Press reports Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall had 29 carries for 165 yards with two touchdowns Week 4. He also caught two passes for 26 receiving yards.
Fantasy Impact: Mendenhall had a breakout game and could retain the starter's job even when Willie Parker gets healthy. Go pick him up if he is available in your league.
Source: KFFL.com
Ed Bouchette, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall will receive the start in Week 4 with Willie Parker (toe) out.
Gerry Dulac, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall will start in Week 4 if RB Willie Parker (toe) is not able to play.
Fantasy Impact: The Steelers aren't running too well, so Mendenhall isn't a must start in a starting role. He might be worth using as a flex option, though.
Source: KFFL.com
2009 Draft Guide - Running Backs
 # 1  Adrian PetersonMIN  
 # 2  Maurice Jones-DrewJAC Hot
 # 3  Michael TurnerATL  
 # 4  Matt ForteCHI Hot
 # 5  DeAngelo WilliamsCAR  
 # 6  Steven JacksonSTL  
 # 7  LaDainian TomlinsonSDG  
 # 8  Chris JohnsonTEN  
 # 9  Steve SlatonHOU  
 # 10  Frank GoreSFO  
 # 11  Brian WestbrookPHI Injury Concern
 # 12  Clinton PortisWAS  
 # 13  Ronnie BrownMIA  
 # 14  Brandon JacobsNYG  
 # 15  Marion BarberDAL  
 # 16  Kevin SmithDET  
 # 17  Ryan GrantGNB  
 # 18  Darren McFaddenOAK Hot
 # 19  Joseph AddaiIND Cold
 # 20  Thomas JonesNYJ  
 # 21  Knowshon MorenoDEN  
 # 22  Willie ParkerPIT  
 # 23  Marshawn LynchBUF  
 # 24  Reggie BushNOR  
 # 25  Ray RiceBAL Hot
 # 26  Larry JohnsonKAN  
 # 27  Chris WellsARI  
 # 28  LenDale WhiteTEN  
 # 29  Pierre ThomasNOR Sleeper
 # 30  Cedric BensonCIN  
 # 31  Jamal LewisCLE  
 # 32  Jonathan StewartCAR  
 # 33  Earnest GrahamTAM  
 # 34  Darren SprolesSDG  
 # 35  Derrick WardTAM  
 # 36  Felix JonesDAL  
 # 37  Laurence MaroneyNWE  
 # 38  LeSean McCoyPHI Sleeper
 # 39  Willis McGaheeBAL Injury Concern
 # 40  Julius JonesSEA  
 # 41  Tim HightowerARI  
 # 42  Donald BrownIND  
 # 43  Glen CoffeeSFO  
 # 44  Leon WashingtonNYJ  
 # 45  Ricky WilliamsMIA  
 # 46  Jerious NorwoodATL  
 # 47  Correll BuckhalterDEN  
 # 48  Ahmad BradshawNYG Sleeper
 # 49  Sammy MorrisNWE  
 # 50  Chester TaylorMIN  
 # 51  Rashard MendenhallPIT  
 # 52  Shonn GreeneNYJ  
 # 53  Fred JacksonBUF  
 # 54  Jamaal CharlesKAN  
 # 55  Le'Ron McClainBAL  
 # 56  Justin FargasOAK  
 # 57  Edgerrin JamesSEA  
 # 58  Michael BushOAK  
 # 59  Brandon JacksonGNB  
 # 60  James DavisCLE Hot
 # 61  Mewelde MoorePIT  
 # 62  Carnell WilliamsTAM Injury Concern
 # 63  Peyton HillisDEN  
 # 64  Fred TaylorNWE  
 # 65  Mike BellNOR Hot
 # 66  Maurice MorrisDET  
 # 67  Tashard ChoiceDAL  
 # 68  Jerome HarrisonCLE  
 # 69  Kevin FaulkNWE  
 # 70  Michael PittmanDEN  
 # 71  LaMont JordanDEN  
 # 72  Ladell BettsWAS  
 # 73  Jacob HesterSDG  
 # 74  Danny WareNYG  
 # 75  Javon RingerTEN  
 # 76  Gary RussellOAK  
 # 77  T.J. DuckettSEA Cold
 # 78  BenJarvus Green-EllisNWE  
 # 79  Mike GoodsonCAR  
 # 80  Gartrell JohnsonNYG  
 # 81  Deuce McAllisterNOR  
 # 82  Aaron BrownDET  
 # 83  Kolby SmithKAN  
 # 84  Jason WrightARI  
 # 85  Reuben DroughnsNYG  
 # 86  Rudi JohnsonDET  
 # 87  Andre HallHOU  
 # 88  DeShawn WynnGNB  
 # 89  Adrian PetersonCHI  
 # 90  Brian LeonardCIN  
 # 91  Dominic RhodesBUF Cold
 # 92  Garrett WolfeCHI  
 # 93  Tatum BellDEN  
 # 94  Bernard ScottCIN  
 # 95  Michael BennettSDG  
 # 96  Kenneth DarbySTL  
 # 97  Brian CalhounDET  
 # 98  Patrick CobbsMIA  
 # 99  Michael RobinsonSFO  
 # 100  Warrick DunnTAM  
 # 101  Leonard WeaverPHI  
 # 102  Selvin YoungDEN  
 # 103  DeShaun FosterSFO  
 # 104  Ryan TorainDEN Injury Concern
 # 105  Chris PerryCIN  
 # 106  Najeh DavenportIND  
 # 107  LaRod Stephens-HowlingARI  
 # 108  Chris BrownHOU Injury Concern
 # 109  Kenny WatsonCIN  
 # 110  Maurice HicksMIN  
 # 111  Greg JonesJAC  
 # 112  J.J. ArringtonDEN  
 # 113  Ahman GreenGNB  
 # 114  Aaron SteckerATL  
 # 115  Lorenzo BookerPHI  
 # 116  Javarris WilliamsKAN  
 # 117  Fui VakapunaCIN  
 # 118  Cedric PeermanDET  
 # 119  Heath EvansNOR  
 # 120  Rashad JenningsJAC  
 # 121  Ryan MoatsHOU  
 # 122  Shaun AlexanderWAS  
 # 123  Andre BrownNYG Injury Concern
 # 124  Antonio PittmanSTL Cold
 # 125  Jason SnellingATL  
 # 126  Chris TaylorNWE  
 # 127  Mike HartIND  
 # 128  Samkon GadoSTL  
 # 129  Jesse ChatmanNYJ  
 # 130  Thomas BrownATL  
 # 131  Chris HenryHOU  
 # 132  Chris OgbonnayaSTL  
 # 133  Chauncey WashingtonDAL  
 # 134  DeDe DorseyCIN  
 # 135  Justin ForsettSEA  
 # 136  Ahmard HallTEN  
 # 137  Kevin JonesCHI Injury Concern
 # 138  Xavier OmonBUF  
 # 139  Owen SchmittSEA  

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