Former Fayetteville State running back Richard Medlin scores twice in NFL debut

Foxboro, MA - Well, color us impressed.

Richard Medlin, who spent his last four seasons as a running back at Fayetteville State, experienced the rush of a lifetime last Thursday night. Playing for Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots, Medlin scored two touchdowns in his NFL debut, contributing nicely to a 47-12 Patriots win over Jacksonville at Gillette Stadium.

Sure, both of Medlin's scores were from 2 yards out. And sure both came late in the fourth quarter of an exhbition opener. But that does little to diminish Medlin's eye-opening achievement. Don't forget, back in 2007, Medlin arrived at Fayetteville State out of Garner High School as a walk-on. He eventually used his athleticism, toughness and persistence to become a standout for the Broncos. Medlin was the 2008 Special Teams Player of the Year in the CIAA and played a key role the next season in sparking FSU's run to the conference title. Then, he followed by leading the Broncos in rushing during his senior season.



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