| LaDainian Tomlinson was born on June 13, 1979 in | | | | school, he was overlooked by quite a few schools. |
| Rosebud, Texas. It was apparent early on in life | | | | This led him to Texas Christian University where |
| that Tomlinson, or LT as he is called now, was | | | | he would soon blossom into one of the best |
| going to be a great athlete. Not only did he | | | | running backs in the entire country. While he split |
| always have the size and athleticism to compete | | | | time in the backfield during his first two seasons, |
| at a high level, but he also exhibited a high level of | | | | as a junior he broke out. During this season he |
| knowledge of the game as well. With all of this | | | | scored 18 touchdowns, rushed for 1,850 yards, |
| put together, it was only a matter of time until | | | | and put up 406 rushing yards in a single game. |
| Tomlinson began to show the world what he was | | | | Tomlinson did more of the same his senior season |
| made of. | | | | by rushing for 22 touchdowns and more than |
| Tomlinson played high school sports at University | | | | 2,100 yards. |
| High School. Not only was he a standout player on | | | | With the 5th pick of the 2001 NFL Draft the San |
| the football field, but he also played baseball and | | | | Diego Chargers selected Tomlinson. He got off to |
| basketball as well. During his senior season in high | | | | a quick start during his rookie season by rushing |
| school he rushed for more than 2,500 yards and | | | | for 1,236 yards and 10 touchdowns. Each year |
| 39 touchdowns. This led to several awards | | | | since, Tomlinson has rushed for more than 1,300 |
| including second team all state, and the districts | | | | yards and scored more than 13 touchdowns. His |
| most valuable player. | | | | best season yet came in 2006 when he finished |
| Although Tomlinson put up big numbers in high | | | | with more than 1,800 yards and 31 touchdowns. |