| Pittsburgh Panthers — No. 1 | |
| Running back | Junior |
| Major: Communication | |
| Date of birth: September 18, 1990 | |
| Place of birth: Elizabeth, New Jersey | |
| Height: 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | Weight: 195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb) |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
| Stats at ESPN.com | |
Raymond E. Graham (born September 18, 1990) is an American football running back for the Pittsburgh Panthers.
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Graham attended Elizabeth High School in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
As a freshman in 2009, he gained 349 yards, including a 53-yard run against Notre Dame. The USA Today reported that "Graham ran through half of the Notre Dame defense on a 53-yard run that led to his 2-yard score one play later."[1]
As a sophomore in 2010, Graham rushed for 922 yard and averaged 6.2 yards per carry.[2] On October 2, 2010, he had a career-high 277 rushing yards against FIU.[3] His total against FIU was the second-highest in Pitt football history, trailing only Tony Dorsett's 303-yard game against Notre Dame in 1975.[4]
Through seven games of the 2011 season, Graham leads the nation in rushing yards with 945 yards and nine touchdowns on 162 carries.[5] He also has 200 receiving yards on 20 receptions. As of 2011, Graham has a career total of 371 carries for 2,216 yards and 21 touchdowns.