Overview

Overview

Omon led NCAA Division II with 2,337 rushing yards (6.3 per attempt) and a whopping 37 touchdowns in 2007, in the process becoming the first back in NCAA history to run for more than 1,500 yards in four different seasons. He's not likely to wow anyone with his straight-line speed, but defenders know how tough he is to bring down.

High School

Earned Class B All-Nebraska honors in both football and basketball as a junior and senior ... Named Second-Team Super State in football as a senior ... Graduated in 2003.

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Analysis

Analysis

Positives: Strong, durable runner (1,000+ carries from 2005-07) with more than adequate size. ... Keeps his feet moving in traffic, maintains low pad level to break through arm tackles. ... One-cut back who can plant and drive up the field. ... Once he's in the seam, he has a slight burst into the open. ... Strong running between the tackles and can also stiff-arm a defender to take the ball outside. ... Can spin off a defender and maintain balance to get additional yardage.

Negatives: Does not possess breakaway speed, but is more than a move-the-chains runner. ... Has been a somewhat productive receiver (90 receptions in four years) and can bring in the ball smoothly, but he fights the ball at times, creating hesitation that will give NFL defenders the advantage in space. ... Willing to block but needs to improve pass protection skills, keeping his feet and getting into the defender's pads. ... Ball security is an issue as well.

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Q & A

Growing up, who was your favorite NFL player and why?

Walter Payton, because I loved how determined and unselfish he was. I also liked the swagger that he carried, confident not cocky.

In college, what player hit you the hardest? Who was the recipient of your best hit?

I don't remember one specific player hitting me the hardest and hopefully every player I hit received my hardest hit.

What TV-show marathon will keep you on the couch all day?

Fresh Prince or Jaime Fox.

What are the five most-played songs in your iPod? What's the one song you hope nobody ever finds out is in your iPod?

I don't have an iPod, but the 5 songs I listen to the most are "I need a girl", "Bed", "Pimpin' all over the world", "Man in the Mirror" and "Don't stop till you get enough". I'm not ashamed of anything I listen to because I don't care what people think.

What is one thing your teammates don't know about you?

Every step I took and every move I made was to accomplish one goal, a conference championship and a national championship and nothing more.

What reality TV show would you like to be on and why?

Honestly, I wouldn't like to be on any reality TV shows because they're all too fake and there's too much drama that I don't have time for.

What's your proudest moment in football? Proudest moment off the field?

In fourth grade, when I scored my first touchdown. Every day is a great moment because of my decision not to drink or smoke, which make me a good role model.

When you play Madden, what team do you use? Do you put yourself on the team?

Philly Eagles or someone with a scrambling quarterback.

Who has been the biggest influence on your football career and how?

My mother, because she taught me to never give up and to keep fighting for everything in life and more.