Garrett Wolfe
Encyclopedia
Garrett Wolfe is an American football
running back
. He was drafted by the Bears in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft
. He played his college football
at Northern Illinois
. He is currently a free agent.
in River Grove, Illinois
. He rushed for 4,311 yards and 56 touchdowns during the final two years of his high school career
. Wolfe set eleven school records during his tenure at Holy Cross, and earned numerous honors from various Chicago Media sources including the Chicago Tribune
and Chicago Sun-Times
.
In May 2011, Wolfe was arrested and charged with retail theft, disorderly conduct, assault of a police officer and resisting an officer with violence following an altercation at a Miami nightclub. All charges against Wolfe were later dropped.
on the sideline. He began to make significant progress his sophomore year when he became the team's starting
running back and one of the most productive rushers in the nation. Wolfe managed to solidify his performance towards the end of the 2004 season, rushing for over 1,400 yards and scoring 17 touchdowns during the last seven games of the season.
His 2005 season was almost as successful. He earned national recognition with stout performances against the Michigan Wolverines
and Northwestern Wildcats
. Wolfe's season was hindered by a knee injury, which forced him to miss three games. Nevertheless, his achievements were recognized with an All-American selection and by being voted the Huskies' Most Valuable Player
.
Wolfe started the 2006 season on a productive note by accumulating 285 total yards (171 rushing, 114 receiving) against the Ohio State Buckeyes
, who were at the time the nation's top ranked team. He finished the season with an NCAA-high 1,928 rushing yards while averaging 157 yards per game.
Wolfe was placed on season-ending injured reserve
with a torn hamstring on December 12, 2008. He finished the 2008 season with 15 carries for 69 yards.
Wolfe became a restricted free-agent after the 2010 season, but the Bears did not offer him a contract. He remained unsigned through out the 2011 NFL lockout
and is currently a free agent.
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
running back
Running back
A running back is a gridiron football position, who is typically lined up in the offensive backfield. The primary roles of a running back are to receive handoffs from the quarterback for a rushing play, to catch passes from out of the backfield, and to block.There are usually one or two running...
. He was drafted by the Bears in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft
2007 NFL Draft
The 2007 National Football League Draft took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 28 and April 29, 2007. The draft was televised for the 28th consecutive year on ESPN and ESPN2. The NFL Network also broadcast coverage of the event, its second year doing so...
. He played his college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
at Northern Illinois
Northern Illinois Huskies football
The Northern Illinois Huskies football team represents Northern Illinois University in the Mid-American Conference of the NCAA's Division I-Football Bowl Subdivision.-History:...
. He is currently a free agent.
Personal life
A Chicago native, Wolfe attended Fenwick High School before transferring to Holy Cross High SchoolHoly Cross High School (River Grove)
Holy Cross High School was an all-boys, Roman Catholic high school in River Grove, Illinois, USA that operated from August 1961 until June 2004. In December, 2003, the school announced that they no longer had enough funding or interest in enrollment to continue. Only 79 students took the entrance...
in River Grove, Illinois
River Grove, Illinois
River Grove is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 10,668 at the 2000 census.-Geography:River Grove is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of ....
. He rushed for 4,311 yards and 56 touchdowns during the final two years of his high school career
High school football
High school football, in North America, refers to the game of football as it is played in the United States and Canada. It ranks among the most popular interscholastic sports in both of these nations....
. Wolfe set eleven school records during his tenure at Holy Cross, and earned numerous honors from various Chicago Media sources including the Chicago Tribune
Chicago Tribune
The Chicago Tribune is a major daily newspaper based in Chicago, Illinois, and the flagship publication of the Tribune Company. Formerly self-styled as the "World's Greatest Newspaper" , it remains the most read daily newspaper of the Chicago metropolitan area and the Great Lakes region and is...
and Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
The Chicago Sun-Times is an American daily newspaper published in Chicago, Illinois. It is the flagship paper of the Sun-Times Media Group.-History:The Chicago Sun-Times is the oldest continuously published daily newspaper in the city...
.
In May 2011, Wolfe was arrested and charged with retail theft, disorderly conduct, assault of a police officer and resisting an officer with violence following an altercation at a Miami nightclub. All charges against Wolfe were later dropped.
College career
Wolfe spent most of his first year at Northern Illinois UniversityNorthern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University is a state university and research institution located in DeKalb, Illinois, with satellite centers in Hoffman Estates, Naperville, Rockford, and Oregon. It was originally founded as Northern Illinois State Normal School on May 22, 1895 by Illinois Governor John P...
on the sideline. He began to make significant progress his sophomore year when he became the team's starting
Starting lineup
A starting lineup in sports is an official list of the set of players who will actively participate in the event when the game begins. The players in the starting lineup are commonly referred to as starters, whereas the others are substitutes or bench players.The starters are commonly the best...
running back and one of the most productive rushers in the nation. Wolfe managed to solidify his performance towards the end of the 2004 season, rushing for over 1,400 yards and scoring 17 touchdowns during the last seven games of the season.
His 2005 season was almost as successful. He earned national recognition with stout performances against the Michigan Wolverines
Michigan Wolverines
The Michigan Wolverines comprise 27 varsity sports teams at the University of Michigan. These teams compete in the NCAA's Division I and in the Big Ten Conference in all sports except men's ice hockey which competes in the NCAA D1 Central Collegiate Hockey Association, and women's water polo, which...
and Northwestern Wildcats
Northwestern Wildcats
The Northwestern Wildcats are the athletic teams that represent Northwestern University, a founding member of the Big Ten Conference and the only private university in the conference. Northwestern has eight men's and eleven women's Division I sports teams. The mascot is Willie the Wildcat...
. Wolfe's season was hindered by a knee injury, which forced him to miss three games. Nevertheless, his achievements were recognized with an All-American selection and by being voted the Huskies' Most Valuable Player
Most Valuable Player
In sports, a Most Valuable Player award is an honor typically bestowed upon the best performing player or players on a specific team, in an entire league, or for a particular contest or series of contests...
.
Wolfe started the 2006 season on a productive note by accumulating 285 total yards (171 rushing, 114 receiving) against the Ohio State Buckeyes
Ohio State Buckeyes
The Ohio State Buckeyes are the intercollegiate sports teams and players of The Ohio State University, named after the state tree, the Buckeye. The Buckeyes participate in the NCAA's Division I in all sports and the Big Ten Conference in most sports...
, who were at the time the nation's top ranked team. He finished the season with an NCAA-high 1,928 rushing yards while averaging 157 yards per game.
Statistics
| NIU | Rushing | Receiving | Kickoff Returns | Defense | |||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Games | Att | Yds | Avg | Lg | TD | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lg | TD | Ret | Yds | Avg | Lg | TD | Solo | Assist | Tackle | ||||
| 2004 | 11 | 256 | 1,656 | 6.5 | 84 | 18 | 10 | 117 | 11.7 | 40 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2005 | 9 | 243 | 1,580 | 6.5 | 76 | 16 | 20 | 222 | 11.1 | 59 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2006 | 12 | 289 | 1,976 | 6.6 | 75 | 18 | 26 | 247 | 9.5 | 65 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Total | 32 | 787 | 5,136 | 6.5 | 84 | 52 | 56 | 586 | 10.5 | 65 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears drafted Wolfe in the 2007 NFL Draft's third round, with the 93rd overall selection. On May 15, 2007 Wolfe became the first of his draft class to sign, inking a four-year deal with the Bears. Financial terms were undisclosed.Wolfe was placed on season-ending injured reserve
Injured reserve
The injured reserve list is a list of reserved players who are injured and unable to play for a period of time, used most prominently in the National Hockey League and National Football League . It is used because these leagues have a maximum number of players on the team roster, so placing a...
with a torn hamstring on December 12, 2008. He finished the 2008 season with 15 carries for 69 yards.
Wolfe became a restricted free-agent after the 2010 season, but the Bears did not offer him a contract. He remained unsigned through out the 2011 NFL lockout
2011 NFL lockout
The 2011 National Football League lockout was a lockout that lasted from March 11 to July 25. It occurred primarily during the offseason for 18 weeks and 4 days...
and is currently a free agent.
Career statistics
| Chicago Bears | Rushing | Receiving | Kickoff Returns | Defense | |||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Games | Att | Yds | Avg | Lg | TD | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lg | TD | Ret | Yds | Avg | Lg | TD | Solo | Assist | Total Tackles | ||||
| 2007 | 13 | 31 | 85 | 2.7 | 25 | 0 | 9 | 117 | 13.0 | 33 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 27 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | ||||
| 2008 | 13 | 15 | 69 | 4.6 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -.- | 0 | 0 | 5 | 98 | 19.6 | 33 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 16 | ||||
| 2009 | 8 | 22 | 120 | 5.0 | 36 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -.- | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 10 | ||||
| 2010 | 7 | 0 | 0 | -.- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -.- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -.- | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 10 | ||||
| Total | 41 | 68 | 274 | 4.0 | 38 | 1 | 11 | 129 | 11.7 | 33 | 0 | 6 | 125 | 20.8 | 33 | 0 | 36 | 5 | 41 | ||||