Rick Badanjek

Richard Alan Badanjek is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins and Atlanta Falcons. He played college football for the Maryland Terrapins.

Early Life

Badanjek was born April 25, 1962 in Southington, Ohio. Badanjek grew up with interracial parents.
Badanjek was a 1981 graduate of Chalker High School in the tiny rural town of Southington, Ohio, where he led the Wildcats to their best season in school history his senior year at 9–1, winning Team MVP. He ran for 5,336 yards throughout his four years at the prep level, including over 2,000 yards and winning the OHSAA Class A Offensive Back of the Year his senior season.
In a game against the former Ledgemont High School in 1980, Badanjek rushed for around 475 yards, en route to a 45–8 victory.

College career

Graduating from Chalker High School, after his career at the small school, Badanjek committed to the University of Maryland.

College statistics

Professional career

Badanjeck was selected 186th in the seventh round in the 1986 NFL draft by Washington.

Professional statistics