Reggie Porter

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Reggie Porter
No. 38, 40, 31
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1994-07-13) July 13, 1994 (age 30)
Amite City, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school: Amite (Amite City, Louisiana)
College: Utah (2012–2016)
Undrafted: 2017
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Reginald S. Porter Jr. (born July 13, 1994) is a former American football cornerback. He played college football at Utah.

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Early years

Porter attended Amite High School in Amite, Louisiana, he won three district championships during his tenure there. He also lettered in football and track.

College career

Porter played in 36 games for the Utah Utes. Porter finished his college career with 2 interceptions and 43 total tackles. [1]

Professional career

Indianapolis Colts

After going undrafted in the 2017 NFL draft, Porter signed with the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent on May 4, 2017. [2] He was waived on June 12, 2017. [3]

Baltimore Ravens

Porter was signed by the Baltimore Ravens on July 21, 2017. [4] He was waived on September 2, 2017 and signed to the practice squad the next day. [5] [6]

Cleveland Browns

The Cleveland Browns signed Porter off the Ravens' practice squad on September 20, 2017. [7] He was placed on injured reserve on November 8, 2017 with an Achilles injury. [8] He was waived by the Browns on April 20, 2018 with a failed physical. [9]

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