He ranks third all-time among Michigan running backs in reception yards.
Askew attended Colerain High School in Cincinnati, Ohio, and was a letterwinner in football, basketball, and track & field.
Askew was a third round draft pick by the New York Jets in 2003.
It was a 5-year deal worth $8.6 million, making him one of the league's highest-paid fullbacks.
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