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., born on July 13, 1994, is a former American football player. He played as a cornerback, which is a defensive position in football. Reggie played college football for the Utah Utes.
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Reggie Porter's Early Life
Reggie Porter grew up in Amite, Louisiana. He went to Amite High School where he was a talented athlete. During his time there, his football team won three district championships. Reggie also showed his skills in track and field, earning letters in both sports.
College Football Career
Reggie played college football for the Utah Utes from 2012 to 2016. He played in 36 games during his college career. As a cornerback, he made 43 tackles and caught 2 interceptions. An interception is when a defensive player catches a pass meant for an offensive player.
Playing in the NFL
After college, Reggie hoped to join a professional team in the NFL.
Indianapolis Colts
In 2017, Reggie was not chosen in the 2017 NFL draft. However, the Indianapolis Colts signed him as an undrafted free agent on May 4, 2017. This means they offered him a contract even though he wasn't drafted. He stayed with the Colts for a short time before being waived, which means the team released him, on June 12, 2017.
Baltimore Ravens
Reggie then signed with the Baltimore Ravens on July 21, 2017. He was waived again on September 2, 2017. The next day, he was signed to the Ravens' practice squad. A practice squad is a group of players who practice with the team but are not on the main roster for games.
Cleveland Browns
On September 20, 2017, the Cleveland Browns signed Reggie from the Ravens' practice squad. This meant he joined their main team. However, on November 8, 2017, he was placed on injured reserve because of an Achilles injury. This type of injury can keep a player from playing for a long time. The Browns later waived him on April 20, 2018, after he failed a physical examination.
