DAVIS, Calif. – UC Davis record-setting running back Ulonzo Gilliam, Jr., has been invited to participate in the Miami Dolphins Rookie Minicamp, the organization confirmed on Friday. The two-day camp begins today and concludes on Saturday.
The only three-time captain in program history was named to the AP second team, STATS Perform and HERO Sports All-American squads. The senior rushed for 1,180 yards and 13 touchdowns to rank second in the Big Sky in yards and third in touchdowns on the ground.
The Merced native also hauled in a team-best 50 passes for 366 yards. His 1,554 all-purpose yards ranked second in the Big Sky.
Gilliam, Jr., leaves Davis as the all-time leading rusher and career record-holder in all-purpose yards, scoring and career touchdowns.
The Dolphins finished 9-8 overall and were the No. 7 seed in the AFC Playoffs, falling to the Buffalo Bills in the Wild-Card round, 34-31.
UC Davis will open the 2023 season on the road at Texas A&M – Commerce. The season-opener is slated for Thursday, Aug. 31, in Commerce, Texas. Football season tickets are now on sale. Click HERE or call the UC Davis Ticket Office at 530-752-2471 for more information.
