David Terrell (wide receiver)

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David Terrell
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Position: Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1979-03-13) March 13, 1979 (age 44)
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:216 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school: Huguenot (Richmond)
College: Michigan (1998–2000)
NFL draft: 2001  / Round: 1 / Pick: 8
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:128
Receiving yards:1,602
Receiving touchdowns:9
Player stats at NFL.com

David Terrell (born March 13, 1979) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). After playing college football for the Michigan Wolverines, he was selected as the eighth pick in the first round of the 2001 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears. He played five seasons, during which he caught nine touchdown passes. [1]

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High school career

Terrell attended Huguenot High School in Richmond, Virginia and was a two-sport star in football and basketball. He was 1st Team Utility Player of the Year by USA Today.[ citation needed ]

College career

A three-year letterman and two-year starter at wide receiver for the University of Michigan, Terrell played in 37 games and made 21 starts before declaring for the NFL draft as junior. A two-time All-Big Ten Conference selection, Terrell was named to the 2000 College Football News and CNN/Sports Illustrated All-America first-team squads. He became the first player in Michigan history to have multiple 1000-yard receiving seasons (1,130 yards in 2000 and 1,038 in 1999). Terrell finished his career with a school record 1,130 receiving yards on 67 receptions and scored 14 touchdowns in 2000. He capped an outstanding sophomore campaign by being named the FedEx Orange Bowl MVP after setting career highs with 10 receptions for 150 yards and three tds. He caught 71 passes for 1038 yards and scored seven touchdowns as a sophomore. A native of Richmond, VA, Terrell was the eighth overall pick of the 2001 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears.

As a freshman and sophomore, Terrell also saw time at defensive back as a two-way player. He ultimately appeared in 6 games on defense with 8 tackles, 2 pass break ups, and an interception. [2] [3]

Professional career

Terrell was drafted by the Chicago Bears with the eighth overall pick in the 2001 NFL Draft. [4] He was later cut by the Bears, and he attempted to come back with both the New England Patriots and Denver Broncos. After signing a one-year contract with the Denver Broncos on April 12, 2007, Terrell was cut by the team on August 27, 2007. In August 2009, Terrell tried out for the Kansas City Chiefs, but Amani Toomer was signed instead. On August 19, 2013, he was arrested and charged with a felony for distribution of marijuana and misdemeanor battery. [5] On February 16, 2014, Terrell was acquitted on all charges. [6]

NFL statistics

YearTeamGamesRecYdsAvgLngTDFDFumFumL
2001 CHI 163441512.26242000
2002 CHI 5912714.1523700
2003 CHI 16433618.43511910
2004 CHI 164269916.66313500
Career531281,60212.56398110

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References

  1. ↑ Klopman, Michael (April 22, 2010). "NFL Draft Busts: 14 Huge Draft Disasters Of The Decade (Photos)". Huffingtonpost.com. Retrieved September 16, 2010.
  2. ↑ "CNN/SI - 1999 College Bowls - Orange - BCS Spotlight: David Terrell, Michigan - Tuesday December 28, 1999 09:29 PM". Sportsillustrated.cnn.com. December 28, 1999. Retrieved September 16, 2012.
  3. ↑ "Statistics Archives – University of Michigan Official Athletic Site". Stats.ath.umich.edu. Archived from the original on April 20, 2012. Retrieved September 16, 2012.
  4. ↑ "2001 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Ex-Bear Terrell to plead not guilty to felony". August 19, 2013.
  6. ↑ Wilkening, Mike (February 16, 2014). "David Terrell acquitted of drug, battery charges". Profootballtalk.com . Retrieved February 16, 2014.
  7. ↑ "David Terrell Stats". ESPN Internet Ventures.
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