Greg Toler facts for kids
Toler with the Washington Redskins in 2016
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||||||||
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| Born: | January 2, 1985 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 180 lb (82 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | Northwestern (Hyattsville, Maryland) |
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| College: | Saint Paul's (VA) | ||||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2009 / Round: 4 / Pick: 131 | ||||||||||||
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Greg Toler (born January 2, 1985) is a former American football player. He played as a cornerback in the NFL. He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in 2009. Greg is special because he was the first and last player ever drafted into the NFL from Saint Paul's College. This college was a smaller school that is now closed.
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Early Life and College Journey
Greg Toler grew up in Washington, D.C.. He went to Northwestern High School in Hyattsville, Maryland. After high school, Greg did not have good enough grades for college right away.
He worked at a store and played semi-pro football in his local area. A coach from Saint Paul's College, Virginia noticed his talent. Greg then earned a scholarship to play football at Saint Paul's College. While there, he became a top player. He was named to the All-Conference team in his junior and senior years.
Professional Football Career
Joining the NFL: Arizona Cardinals
Greg Toler was a very interesting player for NFL teams because he came from a smaller college. In the 2009 NFL draft, he was chosen by the Arizona Cardinals. He was the 131st player picked overall in the fourth round. This made him the first and only player from Saint Paul's College to be drafted into the NFL.
Unfortunately, Greg missed the entire 2011 season. This was because he had a serious injury called a torn ACL in his knee.
Playing for the Indianapolis Colts
On March 12, 2013, Greg signed with the Indianapolis Colts. He continued to play as a cornerback for them. In January 2014, he had another injury. He hurt his groin during a playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs. This injury meant he could not play for the rest of that season.
Time with the Washington Redskins
After playing for the Colts, Greg Toler signed a one-year contract with the Washington Redskins. He joined the team on April 13, 2016. He played his final NFL season with the Redskins.
