COLLEGE CAREER: Finished his career at Tulane (2004-2007) as the school’s all-time leader in rushing yards per game (99.2), rushing touchdowns (39), total touchdowns (44) and scoring among non-kickers (266 points)... Also concluded his career second in school annals in all-purpose yards (5,261), rushing yards (4,265), rushing attempts (833) and 100-yard rushing games (16)... Became just the 11th player in NCAA Division I (Bowl Subdivision) history to rush for 2,000 yards in a season with 2,127 in 2007 which ranks 7th all-time in NCAA history... Led the Green Wave in carries and rushing yards all four years... Added 103 receptions for 985 yards and five touchdowns... Named Most Valuable Player for the 2008 Under Armour Senior Bowl, rushing for a game-high 58 yards on 8 carries and a game-high 4 catches for 38 yards.

HOW ACQUIRED: Entered NFL as a second-round selection (44th overall) by Chicago in the 2008 NFL Draft.

PERSONAL NOTES: District 5A Offensive MVP, all-Metro selection and second-team all-state performer at Slidell H.S. ... Gathered 2,432 rushing yards and 31 TDs while adding 48 receptions for 618 yards and 5 TDs... Lettered in track and field as well... Son of Gene and Gilda Forte... Father, Gene, played football at Tulane from 1975-77 and was a team captain in 1977... Brother, Bryan, played football at McNeese State... Majored in finance.