Julian Talley facts for kids
Talley with the Baltimore Brigade in 2017
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| Position: | Wide receiver | ||||||
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| Born: | June 9, 1989 Stratford, New Jersey, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 192 lb (87 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Atco (NJ) Winslow Township | ||||||
| College: | Massachusetts | ||||||
| Undrafted: | 2012 | ||||||
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| CFL status: | International | ||||||
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Julian Talley (born June 9, 1989) is an American former professional football player. He played as a wide receiver, which means he was a player who catches passes. Julian played college football for the Massachusetts Minutemen.
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Early Life and High School Football
Julian Talley grew up in Stratford, New Jersey. He went to Winslow Township High School and graduated in 2007. During his time there, he was a star football player. He was even named a First-team All-State Group 3 player.
Julian had an amazing high school career. He caught 98 passes for a total of 2,416 yards. He also scored 23 touchdowns. In his senior year, he set a school record with 946 receiving yards. After high school, Julian decided to play college football at the University of Massachusetts.
College Football Career
Julian started his college journey in 2007. He "redshirted" that year, which means he practiced with the team but didn't play in any games. This allowed him to get stronger and learn more about the game.
In 2008, as a freshman, Julian played in all 12 games. He caught 18 passes for 234 yards. The next year, in 2009, he had 28 catches for 350 yards. He also scored his first college touchdown that season.
His junior year was a big one for Julian. He was named Second-team All-CAA. He caught 56 passes for 747 yards and scored 6 touchdowns. He was the second-best receiver on his team, right behind his teammate, Victor Cruz. Victor Cruz later became a famous NFL player. In his senior year, Julian caught 60 passes for 759 yards and 4 touchdowns. Julian was college teammates with other NFL players like Jeromy Miles and Victor Cruz.
Professional Football Journey
Julian Talley played for several teams in different football leagues. He started his professional career trying to make it into the NFL.
Time with the New York Giants
In 2012, Julian joined the New York Giants for their preseason training camp. However, he was cut from the team before the regular season started.
He got another chance with the Giants in 2013. After training camp, he was signed to their practice squad. A practice squad is a group of players who train with the team but don't play in games unless someone gets injured. Julian made his first official NFL appearance on December 22, 2013. This happened because his former college teammate, Victor Cruz, was injured, opening up a spot on the main team.
Julian continued to be part of the Giants' practice squad and sometimes the main team through 2014 and 2015. He was often signed and released as teams adjust their rosters.
Playing in the Arena Football League
In early 2013, Julian signed with the Pittsburgh Power. This team was part of the Arena Football League (AFL), which is a different style of football played indoors on a smaller field. He had a great season with the Power, catching 74 passes for 821 yards and scoring 17 touchdowns.
Later in his career, Julian returned to the Arena Football League.
- On January 26, 2017, he joined the Baltimore Brigade. He was later placed on injured reserve that season.
- On April 2, 2018, Julian was assigned to the Albany Empire.
Time in the Canadian Football League
Julian also played in the Canadian Football League (CFL). On April 20, 2016, he signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. However, he was released by the team on June 19, 2016.
Julian Talley had a professional football career that spanned several leagues, showing his dedication to the sport.
