D. J. Humphries (wide receiver)

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D. J. Humphries
Personal information
Born: (1978-12-19) December 19, 1978 (age 45)
Union, South Carolina
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school: Union (SC) Co.
College: Presbyterian (SC)
Position: Wide receiver
Undrafted: 2002
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

Dierrias J. Humphries Sr. (born December 19, 1978) is a former American football wide receiver. Undrafted in 2002, Humphries was signed on by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent, spending the 2002 NFL season on their roster. [1] He then went on to play for the Arena Football League's Carolina Cobras. [2]

A native of Union, South Carolina, Humphries was a letterman in football and basketball at Union County High School. [3] He then played both sports at Presbyterian College. [4]

At age 15, he had a son named after himself, D. J. Humphries, who is currently an offensive tackle for the Arizona Cardinals. [5]

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References

  1. "Profile: D.J. Humphries". Archived from the original on June 10, 2015. Retrieved October 7, 2013.
  2. "Cobras Add D.J. Humphries to Active Roster". April 16, 2004.
  3. "Humphries does it all at Union". Herald-Journal. November 13, 1996.
  4. "Humphries realizes NFL dream". Archived from the original on March 20, 2016. Retrieved October 7, 2013.
  5. "Young father committed life to raising son". Rivals.com. August 16, 2011.