Former Cordova Lancers Running Back Lamon Muldrow has been selected for induction into the Rancho Cordova Sports Hall of Fame. Photo courtesy of Mike Marando

RANCHO CORDOVA, CA (MPG) - Former Cordova Lancers’ running back and Cordova High School Class of 2007 graduate Lamon Muldrow is no stranger to making a difference. 

On the football field, Muldrow is remembered as a tough-running, physical player who is regarded as one of the most accomplished running backs in school history. He rushed for 2,303 yards and 30 touchdowns during his senior season in the fall of 2006 and went on to be named as the Sacramento Bee’s 2006 Offensive Player of The Year.

He followed in the footsteps of his former teammate and Lancers legend James Montgomery, who graduated the year prior. Muldrow would continue his success at Sierra College where he led all California junior colleges in rushing with 1,963 yards in 2007, including a single-game performance where he recorded 253 yards and six touchdowns.

He went on to finish his college career at San Jose State. Now 15 years later, Muldrow finds himself joining a new team as he was selected for induction into the Rancho Cordova Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2006. 

“It means a lot to me,” Muldrow said when asked about what it means to be recognized as one of the greats to come from Rancho Cordova. “There’s been a lot of guys before me that put up good numbers. For me to make it, it’s a hell of a feeling.”

Muldrow dreamed of playing in the NFL after college, but those dreams effectively ended in the fall of 2010 when he tore the ACL in his right knee during his senior year at San Jose State. Due to his injury and the ensuing NFL lockout in 2011, Muldrow was unable to display his talent to NFL scouts until 2012 when he took part in San Jose State’s Pro Day, where he showed well in front of NFL scouts. He would then attempt to attend the local Pro Days of both the San Francisco 49ers and then-Oakland Raiders where area athletes showcase their talent to NFL scouts but was told he was too old to participate. He later earned a tryout with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League, but that is where his football journey ended. 

Off the football field, Muldrow has gone on to accomplish great things. From being a personal trainer who helps individuals reach their weight loss goals, to working with disadvantaged youth within group homes in San Jose, Muldrow has made an impact in the lives of others. This year he began two mentorship programs within his community of San Jose, the first being called Iron Path, which is a life and fitness program for children residing in group homes. He also started up 1 Special Fit Nation, which helps those with special needs achieve their fitness goals.

The 11th annual Rancho Cordova Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony takes place at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12 at Rancho Cordova City Hall. Tickets for the induction ceremony are $35, which includes an appetizer and cocktail reception and awards program can be purchased at the Cordova Community Council, visit cordovacouncil.org/ccc-events/11th-Annual-Rancho-Cordova-Sports-Hall-of-Fame.