Tay Glover-Wright facts for kids
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||
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| Born: | June 28, 1992 Smyrna, Georgia, 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: | Campbell (Smyrna, Georgia) | ||||
| College: | Utah State | ||||
| Undrafted: | 2014 | ||||
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| Roster status: | Practice roster | ||||
| CFL status: | International | ||||
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Devonta Montrell "Tay" Glover-Wright was born on June 28, 1992. He is a talented football player who plays as a cornerback. A cornerback is a defensive player who tries to stop the other team's passes. Tay played college football for several teams, including Highland, Eastern Arizona, and Utah State. He has also been part of well-known teams like the Atlanta Falcons and Green Bay Packers.
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Tay's High School Football Journey
Tay Glover-Wright started playing football in high school. He attended Campbell High School in Smyrna, Georgia. During his time there, he played many different positions. He was a quarterback, a wide receiver, and a safety.
Tay was a very good player and earned special honors for his skills. He helped his team reach the playoffs two times. For his senior year in 2009, he played at Pebblebrook High School. After that, he returned to Campbell High School and graduated from there.
Playing Football in College
Tay continued his football career in college. He first played for the Highland Scotties at Highland Community College in 2010. The next year, 2011, he played for the Eastern Arizona Gila Monsters at Eastern Arizona College.
In 2011, Tay helped the Gila Monsters have a great season. They finished with eight wins and four losses. They even got to play in a special game called the Top of the Mountains Bowl. During his two years at junior college, Tay showed his versatility. He threw for 158 yards and two touchdowns. He also ran for 684 yards and one touchdown. Plus, he caught 20 passes for 461 yards and four touchdowns. He even returned kicks, including one for a 98-yard touchdown!
Playing for Utah State Aggies
After junior college, Tay moved to Utah State University. He joined the Utah State Aggies team. From 2012 to 2013, he played as a cornerback for them.
In 2012, Tay played in 13 games for the Aggies. He made 17 tackles and even blocked a punt. He also spent some time playing quarterback that year. He ran for 66 yards and completed one pass for 9 yards.
His senior year in 2013 was even busier. Tay played in 14 games and started ten of them. He ended the season with 52 tackles and stopped 10 passes from being completed. He also returned 19 kickoffs for 429 yards.
Overall, Tay played in 27 games for Utah State. He made 69 tackles, stopped 10 passes, and even had one sack. He also forced one fumble and recovered another. He graduated from Utah State in 2014 with a degree in interdisciplinary studies.
Tay's Professional Football Career
After college, Tay Glover-Wright hoped to play in the NFL. He was not chosen in the 2014 NFL draft, but he still got a chance to play professionally.
Atlanta Falcons Team
In May 2014, Tay signed with the Atlanta Falcons. This was a big step for his career. However, he was released by the team on August 24, 2014.
Green Bay Packers Team
Tay then joined the Green Bay Packers. He was signed to their practice squad on October 6, 2014. A practice squad is a group of players who train with the team but are not on the main roster. They can be called up to play if needed.
On January 20, 2015, Tay signed a future contract with the Packers. This meant he would stay with the team for the next season. However, he was released by the team on September 5, 2015.
Indianapolis Colts Team
Tay found a new team with the Indianapolis Colts. He joined their practice squad on October 5, 2015. Later that year, on December 17, he was moved to the active roster. This meant he could play in real games.
He played in two games for the Colts during the 2015 season. In 2016, he was released by the Colts on September 3. He was briefly signed back to the practice squad but was released again on September 19, 2016.
Philadelphia Eagles Team
On July 31, 2017, Tay signed with the Philadelphia Eagles. He was with the team for a short time before being waived on August 26, 2017.
New York Giants Team
The very next day, August 27, 2017, Tay was claimed by the New York Giants. This means they picked him up after he was waived by the Eagles. He was waived by the Giants on September 1, 2017.
Calgary Stampeders Team
Tay then moved to Canadian football. On October 17, 2017, he signed with the Calgary Stampeders. He joined their practice roster.
Tay's Family and Interests
Tay Glover-Wright has a family connection to football. His uncle, Jeffrey Wright, also played college football. Jeffrey played for Georgia Tech from 1990 to 1993. During his senior year of college, Tay also spent time interning at Intermountain Physical Therapy.
