Reggie Porter facts for kids
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| Position: | Cornerback |
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| Born: | July 13, 1994 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 |
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Reginald S. Porter Jr. was born on July 13, 1994. He used to play American football as a cornerback. A cornerback is a player who tries to stop the other team's passes. Reggie played college football for the Utah Utes team.
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Growing Up and High School Sports
Reggie Porter went to Amite High School in Amite, Louisiana. While he was there, his football team won three district championships. He was also a talented athlete in both football and track.
College Football Career
Reggie played in 36 games for the Utah Utes. During his time in college, he made 2 interceptions. An interception is when a defensive player catches a pass meant for an offensive player. He also made 43 total tackles. A tackle is when a player stops an opponent who has the ball.
Playing in the NFL
After college, Reggie Porter tried to join a professional team.
Joining the Indianapolis Colts
Reggie was not chosen in the 2017 NFL draft. However, the Indianapolis Colts signed him as a free agent on May 4, 2017. This means they offered him a contract even though he wasn't drafted. He was later released by the team on June 12, 2017.
Time with the Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens signed Reggie on July 21, 2017. He was released by the team on September 2, 2017. The very next day, he was signed to their practice squad. A practice squad is a group of players who train with the team but don't usually play in games.
Playing for the Cleveland Browns
The Cleveland Browns signed Reggie Porter from the Ravens' practice squad on September 20, 2017. On November 8, 2017, he was placed on injured reserve because of an Achilles injury. This means he couldn't play due to his injury. The Browns released him on April 20, 2018.
