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{{Short description|American football player (born 1983)}}
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{{Infobox NFL biography
| name        = Joseph Addai
| image       = Joseph Addai (cropped).jpg
| caption     = Addai with the Colts in 2010
| number      = 29
| position    = [[Running back]]
| birth_date  = {{Birth date and age|1983|5|3|mf=y}}
| birth_place = [[Houston|Houston, Texas]], U.S.
| height_ft   = 5
| height_in   = 11
| weight_lbs  = 214
| high_school = [[Sharpstown High School|Sharpstown]] (Houston, Texas)
| college     = [[LSU Tigers football|LSU]] (2001–2005)
| draftyear   = 2006
| draftround  = 1
| draftpick   = 30
| pastteams   =
* [[Indianapolis Colts]] ({{NFL Year|2006}}–{{NFL Year|2011}})
* [[New England Patriots]] ({{NFL Year|2012}})*
| highlights  =
* [[Super Bowl champion]] ([[Super Bowl XLI|XLI]])
* [[Pro Bowl]] ([[2008 Pro Bowl|2007]])
* [[BCS National Championship Game|BCS national champion]] ([[2004 BCS National Championship Game|2003]])
| statlabel1  = [[Rushing yards]]
| statvalue1  = 4,453
| statlabel2  = [[Average|Rushing average]]
| statvalue2  = 4.1
| statlabel3  = [[Touchdown|Rushing touchdowns]]
| statvalue3  = 39
| statlabel4  = [[Reception (gridiron football)|Receptions]]
| statvalue4  = 191
| statlabel5  = [[Receiving yards]]
| statvalue5  = 1,448
| statlabel6  = [[Touchdown|Receiving touchdowns]]
| statvalue6  = 9
| pfr         = A/AddaJo00
}}

'''Joseph Kwaku Duah Addai Jr.'''<ref name="ProFootballReference.com">{{Cite web |title=Joseph Addai Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/AddaJo00.htm |access-date=December 29, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> ({{IPAc-en|æ|'|d|aɪ}} {{respell|ad|EYE}}) (born May 3, 1983) is an American former professional [[American football|football]] player who was a [[running back]] in the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He was selected by the [[Indianapolis Colts]] in the first round (30th overall pick) of the [[2006 NFL draft]] out of [[Louisiana State University]]. He played for the team for six seasons where he won [[Super Bowl XLI]], defeating the [[Chicago Bears]].

==Early life==
Addai's family hails from [[Ghana]] in West Africa. In high school, Addai was a [[left-handed]] [[Option offense|option]]-style [[quarterback]] for the [[Sharpstown High School|Sharpstown Apollos]]. He played football and ran track. In his senior year, he rushed for 1,429 yards on 159 carries and completed 37 passes for 425 yards. He was chosen as a member of the 5A All-State first-team in Texas. He was named an [[All-America]]n by [[ESPN]] and [[Fox Sports (USA)|Fox Sports]], and was rated as a top 100 recruit. In track, he was timed at 10.7 seconds in the 100-meter dash and at 22.1 seconds in the 200-meter dash.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Joseph Addai Bio |url=http://www.lsusports.net/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=174172 |access-date=September 15, 2014 |archive-date=March 3, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303215058/http://www.lsusports.net/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=174172 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

==College career==
During his tenure with the [[Louisiana State University Tigers]], he ranked fifth all-time in rushing, with 2,577 yards, despite being primarily used as a blocking [[fullback (American football)|fullback]] early in his career. He wore two numbers while at LSU, 41 in his early years and then number 10 in his final years.

Addai started his stint at LSU in 2001, but after only two games was granted a [[Redshirt (college sports)|medical redshirt]]. The following season, he carried the football 80 times, gaining 438 yards, and scoring four [[touchdown]]s. His first big game came against the [[University of South Carolina]], during which he gained 98 yards on eleven carries and scored two touchdowns. On November 9, 2002, he amassed 91 yards, including a 63-yard run for a score, against the [[University of Kentucky|Kentucky Wildcats]] at [[Commonwealth Stadium (Kentucky)|Commonwealth Stadium]]. His performance helped to set the stage for [[Bluegrass Miracle|The Bluegrass Miracle]], a "miraculous" 74-yard game-winning touchdown pass from quarterback [[Marcus Randall]] to wide receiver [[Devery Henderson]] as time expired on the last play of the game.

Addai's sophomore season proved to be a banner year for LSU. Led by coach [[Nick Saban]], the Tigers won the [[BCS National Championship Game|BCS National Championship]], the first national championship for LSU since 1958. Addai ranked second to freshman [[Justin Vincent]] in rushing, gaining 520 yards on 114 attempts. He led LSU's early season 59–13 rout of the [[University of Arizona|Arizona Wildcats]] with an 86-yard, two touchdown performance.

In 2004, he rushed for 680 yards on 101 carries and caught 24 passes for 294 yards, scoring a total of seven touchdowns. He stood out against the [[University of Alabama|Alabama Crimson Tide]] in a 26-10 Tiger Stadium victory on November 13. He led the team in rushing with 99 yards and added another 46 yards receiving, as well as scoring two of the three Tiger touchdowns. for the day. The following week, he teamed with Alley Broussard (250 yards on 26 carries) to lead the Tigers to a 27–24 victory over the [[University of Mississippi|Ole Miss Rebels]]. Addai's 107 yards was part of an impressive 360 yard ground attack by the Tigers.

During his senior season, Addai led the team with 911 rushing yards on 187 carries, scoring nine touchdowns. The highlight of the regular season was a 21–17 victory over the [[University of Florida|Florida Gators]] in front of a record-setting 92,402 crowd. Addai sealed the victory for LSU with a three-yard touchdown run with 6:27 remaining on the clock. His career-best effort combined 156 yards rushing on 32 carries with 37 yards receiving on 3 catches.

On October 22, 2005, in a game against [[Auburn University|Auburn]], Addai ran for 105 yards as the Tigers ended Auburn's winning streak that year by a score of 20–17. A crowd of 92,664 watched in [[Tiger Stadium (LSU)|Tiger Stadium]].<ref>Chet Hilburn, ''The Mystique of Tiger Stadium: 25 Greatest Games: The Ascension of LSU Football'' ([[Bloomington, Indiana]]: WestBow Press, 2012), pp. 63-64</ref>

Addai completed his tenure at LSU with a game in the [[Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl]]. In the Tigers' 40–3 victory over the [[University of Miami|Miami Hurricanes]], he gained a total of 135 yards and two touchdowns.

Addai also ran track at LSU, where he posted personal bests of 10.70 seconds in the [[100 meters]] and 22.10 seconds in the [[200 meters]]. He graduated from LSU in December 2005 with a degree in general studies and a minor in economics.

==Professional career==
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|    height in = 11 1/4
|       weight = 214
|         dash = 4.40
|    ten split = 1.50
| twenty split = 2.53
|      shuttle = 4.47
|   cone drill = 7.09
|     vertical = 38.5
|     broad ft = 10
|     broad in = 5
|        bench = 18
|     arm span = 31 3/8
|    hand span = 9 1/2
|         note = All values from [[NFL Combine]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/joseph-addai/32004144-4415-2616-c7a9-811f2fe4cc75 |title=Joseph Addai Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |website=NFL.com |access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=10802&DraftYear=2006 |title=Joseph Addai, LSU, RB, 2006 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football |website=draftscout.com |access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref>
}}

===Indianapolis Colts===
Addai was selected in the first round (30th overall) of the [[2006 NFL draft]] by the [[Indianapolis Colts]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2006 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2006/draft.htm |access-date=May 9, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Addai was the third running back selected by the Colts in the first round since 1994, when they selected [[Marshall Faulk]] with the second overall pick in [[1994 NFL draft|1994]] and [[Edgerrin James]] fourth overall in [[1999 NFL draft|1999]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Indianapolis Colts All-Time Draft History |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/clt/draft.htm |access-date=2024-10-22 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

[[File:Joseph Addai.jpg|right|thumb|Joseph Addai with the Colts on August 26, 2010.]]
On November 26, 2006, Addai tied a Colts franchise record for most rushing touchdowns in a game held by [[Lenny Moore]], [[Lydell Mitchell]], and [[Eric Dickerson]], as well as the NFL rookie record by rushing for 4 touchdowns against the [[Philadelphia Eagles]]. He was named the NFLs "Offensive Rookie of the Month" for November on December 7, 2006.

During the [[2006 NFL season|2006 season]], Addai led all rookie running backs in rushing yards with 1,081.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Most rushing yards by a rookie, 2006 NFL season |url=https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask/most-rushing-yards-by-a-rookie-running-back-2006 |access-date=2024-10-22 |website=StatMuse |language=en}}</ref> Addai split time with [[Dominic Rhodes]]. Due to Rhodes starting all games in the 2006 regular season,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Dominic Rhodes Stats|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RhodDo00.htm|access-date=November 16, 2021|website=[[Pro Football Reference]]|language=en}}</ref>  Addai was the first NFL running back to exceed 1,000 rushing yards without starting a regular-season game.<ref>{{Cite web|title=THE RUNNING BACKS|url=https://www.colts.com/news/the-running-backs-5211360|access-date=November 16, 2021|website=www.colts.com|language=en-US}}</ref> His first career start came on January 6, 2007, for the [[National Football League playoffs, 2006–07#AFC: Indianapolis Colts 23, Kansas City Chiefs 8|Colts/Chiefs wildcard playoff game]]. During the game, he ran for 122 yards and a touchdown on 25 carries and caught seven passes for 26 yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wild Card - Kansas City Chiefs at Indianapolis Colts - January 6th, 2007 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200701060clt.htm |access-date=2024-10-22 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> The next week, in the [[National Football League playoffs, 2006–07#Divisional playoffs|divisional round]] of the playoffs, the Colts upset the favored Ravens 15–6.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Mihoces |first=Gary |date=January 9, 2007 |title=Playoff notebook: Seahawks have own QB concerns; Ravens target Addai |work=USA Today |url=https://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2007-01-09-mihoces-notes_x.htm |access-date=January 26, 2007}}</ref> On January 21, 2007, in the [[AFC Championship Game]] against the [[New England Patriots]], Addai scored the game-winning touchdown with 1:00 remaining, giving the Colts a victory and a trip to [[Super Bowl XLI]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=AFC Championship - New England Patriots at Indianapolis Colts - January 21st, 2007 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200701210clt.htm |access-date=2024-10-22 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> The Colts went on to win the Super Bowl over the Bears with their rush attack. Addai had 77 rushing yards and 10 receptions for 66 yards, for 143 total yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl XLI - Indianapolis Colts vs. Chicago Bears - February 4th, 2007 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200702040chi.htm |access-date=2024-10-22 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> His 10 receptions were the most ever by a running back in a Super Bowl, which left him one catch short of the overall record.

On November 4, 2007, in a Week 9 game against the [[New England Patriots]], Addai became the first Indianapolis Colt ever to gain 100 yards receiving and 100 yards rushing in one game. Joseph was rewarded for his play in the 2007 season by being invited to his first and only Pro Bowl in January 2008.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2007 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2007/probowl.htm |access-date=2024-10-22 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

On November 1, 2009, in a game against the [[San Francisco 49ers]], Addai completed his first professional pass, a touchdown to [[Reggie Wayne]].<ref name="x923">{{Cite web |last=Pasquarelli |first=Len |author-link=Len Pasquarelli |date=2009-11-01 |title=Pasquarelli: Addai's arm propels Colts past 49ers |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=pasquarelli_len&id=4614802 |access-date=2024-10-22 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref>

Addai became an unrestricted free agent after the 2010 season and was re-signed by the [[Indianapolis Colts]] on July 31, 2011. Addai had his worst season statistically in 2011 as he rushed for 433 yards and only one touchdown. He was released following the 2011 season on March 9, 2012.

===New England Patriots===
On May 6, 2012, Addai agreed to a one-year contract with the [[New England Patriots]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Reiss |first=Mike |date=May 6, 2012 |title=Source: Pats agree to deal with ex-Colt Addai |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/7895138/new-england-patriots-agree-deal-joseph-addai-source-confirms |access-date=December 29, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> On July 24, he failed his physical at the start of training camp for the 2012 season.<ref name="x520">{{cite web | last=Gantt | first=Darin | title=Report: Joseph Addai "quit" on Pats conditioning test | website=NBC Sports | date=2012-07-26 | url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/report-joseph-addai-quit-on-pats-conditioning-test | access-date=2024-10-22}}</ref> Addai was released by the Patriots on July 25, 2012.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Patriots sign DL Tim Bulman and TE Visanthe Shiancoe; Release RB Joseph Addai |url=http://www.patriots.com/news/article-1/Patriots-sign-DL-Tim-Bulman-and-TE-Visanthe-Shiancoe-Release-RB-Joseph-Addai/98c3e1c3-86ce-4519-b0d6-21cd14104179 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120927074747/http://www.patriots.com/news/article-1/Patriots-sign-DL-Tim-Bulman-and-TE-Visanthe-Shiancoe-Release-RB-Joseph-Addai/98c3e1c3-86ce-4519-b0d6-21cd14104179 |archive-date=September 27, 2012 |access-date=July 25, 2012 |website=patriots.com}}</ref>

==NFL career statistics==
{|class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
|-
! Year !! Team !! GP !! Att !! Yds !! Avg !! Lng !! TD !! Rec !! Yds !! Avg !! Lng !! TD
|-
! {{NFL Year|2006}} || [[2006 Indianapolis Colts season|IND]]
| '''16''' || 226 || '''1,081''' || '''4.8''' || 41 || 7 || 40 || 325 || 8.1 || 21 || 1
|-
! {{NFL Year|2007}} || [[2007 Indianapolis Colts season|IND]]
| 15 || '''261''' || 1,072 || 4.1 || 23 || '''12''' || 41 || '''364''' || '''8.9''' || '''73''' || '''3'''
|-
! {{NFL Year|2008}} || [[2008 Indianapolis Colts season|IND]]
| 12 || 155 || 544 || 3.5 || 23 || 5 || 25 || 206 || 8.2 || 55 || 2
|-
! {{NFL Year|2009}} || [[2009 Indianapolis Colts season|IND]]
| 15 || 219 || 828 || 3.8 || 21 || 10 || '''51''' || 336 || 6.6 || 25 || '''3'''
|-
! {{NFL Year|2010}}||[[2010 Indianapolis Colts season|IND]]
| 8 || 116 || 495 || 4.3 || '''46''' || 4 || 19 || 124 || 6.5 || 15 || 0
|-
! {{NFL Year|2011}} || [[2011 Indianapolis Colts season|IND]]
| 12 || 118 || 433 || 3.7 || 16 || 1 || 15 || 93 || 6.2 || 12 || 0
|-
! colspan="2"| [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/AddaJo00.htm Career] || 78 || 1,095 || 4,453 || 4.1 || 46 || 39 || 191 || 1,448 || 7.6 || 73 || 9
|}

==Personal life==

Addai now resides in Houston with his wife Keion Addai, he has 3 children with Keion.<ref>{{Cite web|date=November 16, 2016|title=Joseph Addai recalls fatigue of season, elation of winning vs. New England in AFC Championship|url=https://fox59.com/sports/colts/joseph-addai-recalls-fatigue-of-season-elation-of-winning-vs-new-england-in-afc-championship/|access-date=November 9, 2021|website=Fox 59|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Catching Up With Joseph Addai|url=https://www.colts.com/news/catching-up-with-joseph-addai-19549057|access-date=November 9, 2021|website=www.colts.com|language=en-US}}</ref>

Addai is the third cousin of soccer player [[Haji Wright]] who currently plays for [[Coventry City F.C.]] and has represented the [[United States men's national soccer team]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-soccer/2016-17/releases/20170207o98s3w | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180619214342/https://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-soccer/2016-17/releases/20170207o98s3w | archive-date=June 19, 2018 | title=Men's Soccer Signs Addai to 2017-18 Recruiting Class - Santa Clara }}</ref>

==References==
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