David Terrell (wide receiver) facts for kids
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| Position: | Wide receiver | ||||||
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| Born: | March 13, 1979 Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 216 lb (98 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Huguenot (Richmond) | ||||||
| College: | Michigan (1998–2000) | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2001 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8 | ||||||
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David Terrell, born on March 13, 1979, is a former American football player. He played as a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). David played college football for the Michigan Wolverines. The Chicago Bears picked him as the eighth player in the 2001 NFL draft. He played for five seasons and scored nine touchdowns.
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David Terrell's Early Life
David Terrell grew up in Richmond, Virginia. He went to Huguenot High School. David was a talented athlete in both football and basketball. USA Today even named him a top "Utility Player of the Year."
College Football Career
David played wide receiver for the University of Michigan. He was a key player for three years. He started 21 games before deciding to join the NFL early.
Achievements at Michigan
- David was chosen for the All-Big Ten Conference team twice.
- He was named an All-America first-team player in 2000.
- David was the first Michigan player to have over 1,000 receiving yards in two different seasons.
- He had 1,130 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns in 2000.
- David was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 2000 Orange Bowl.
- In that game, he caught 10 passes for 150 yards and scored three touchdowns.
- As a sophomore, he caught 71 passes for 1,038 yards and seven touchdowns.
Playing Both Ways
When he was a freshman and sophomore, David also played defensive back. This means he played both offense and defense. He played in 6 games on defense. During that time, he made 8 tackles, broke up 2 passes, and caught one interception.
Professional Football Career
The Chicago Bears drafted David Terrell as the eighth overall pick in the 2001 NFL draft. He played for the Bears for several seasons. Later, he tried to play for the New England Patriots and the Denver Broncos.
Later Career Attempts
- After leaving the Bears, David signed a one-year contract with the Denver Broncos in 2007.
- However, the Broncos released him before the season started.
- In 2009, David tried out for the Kansas City Chiefs.
- The Chiefs ended up signing another player instead.
External Links
- Career statistics and player information from Pro Football Reference
