Trevor Vittatoe

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Trevor Vittatoe
Trevor Vittatoe attempts a pass against the Arkansas Razorbacks, 2010.jpg
Vittatoe with UTEP in 2010
No. 14
Position: Quarterback
Personal information
Born: (1988-01-14) January 14, 1988 (age 36)
Bedford, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school: Trinity (Euless, Texas)
College: UTEP
Undrafted: 2011
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Trevor Vittatoe (born January 1, 1988) is a former American football quarterback. Until June 21, 2012, he was on the off season roster of the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2011 but never played in a regular season game in the NFL. He played college football at Texas-El Paso.

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Vittatoe began his football career with Euless Trinity.

College career

Vittatoe attended the University of Texas-El Paso and played quarterback for four years. He left the Miners as their all-time leader in passing yards, passing touchdowns, total offense and touchdowns. He also broke numerous other records. His four-year statistics left him ranking 14th in passing yards and 15th in passing touchdowns and total offense in college football history. Vittatoe finally led the Miners to the New Mexico Bowl game his senior year. [1]

Statistics

Vittatoe's statistics are as follows: [2] [3]

NCAA Collegiate Career statistics
UTEP Miners
SeasonGamesGames
Started		RecordPassingRushing
CompAttYardsPct.TDIntQB RatingAttYardsAvgTD
2006 Redshirt
2007 12124–82244073,10155.0257135.942-132-3.10
2008 12125–72464183,27458.9339146.445-31-0.71
2009 12124–82244093,30854.81713130.145-83-1.80
2010 13136–72204072,75654.12213122.455981.80
NCAA Career Totals494919–309141,64112,43955.79742133.8187-148-0.81

Professional career

Chicago Bears

He signed with the Chicago Bears as a rookie free agent on July 26, 2011. Vittatoe was listed as their 4th string QB. [4] He was waived on August 29, 2011. [5]

Tampa Bay Storm

On February 7, 2012, Vittatoe was assigned to the Tampa Bay Storm of the Arena Football League (AFL). [6]

Indianapolis Colts

On March 9, 2012, Vittatoe was signed by the Indianapolis Colts just one day after releasing Peyton Manning. [7] He was released on June 21, 2012. [8]

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References

  1. ↑ Lt. Col. Alfred K. Grey (December 19, 2010). "UTEP gets pocket 'picked' by BYU at New Mexico Bowl". www.fortblissbugle.com. Laven Publishing. Archived from the original on October 29, 2014. Retrieved December 5, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  2. ↑ "Trevor Vittatoe". www.sports-reference.com. USA TODAY Sports Digital Properties. Retrieved December 5, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Trevor Vittatoe". University of Texas at El Paso . Retrieved April 7, 2012.
  4. ↑ "Enderle makes preseason debut with Chicago Bears]". www.northplatebulletin.com. The North Platte Bulletin. August 15, 2011. Retrieved December 5, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Bears waive 4 players, Taylor remains on roster". www.galesburg.com. GateHouse Media, LLC. August 29, 2011. Retrieved December 5, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Kansas City, Tampa Bay Complete Blockbuster Trade". www.arenafootball.com. Arena Football League. Retrieved December 5, 2016.
  7. ↑ Aaron Wilson (March 8, 2012). "Trevor Vittatoe profile". www.scout.com. Scout.com. Retrieved December 5, 2016.
  8. ↑ "Colts Waive Vittatoe". www.colts.com. Indianapolis Colts. June 20, 2012. Retrieved December 5, 2016.
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