Andrae Thurman
D'Andrae Carnell Thurman[1] (born October 25, 1980) is a former American football wide receiver. He was signed by the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL) as an undrafted free agent in 2004. He played college football at Southern Oregon University.
Thurman has also been a member of the Houston Texans, Green Bay Packers, Tennessee Titans, Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Dallas Desperados.
College career
[edit]Thurman played college football for the Arizona Wildcats and Southern Oregon University Raiders. During his time, he had 105 receptions, 1,530 receiving yards and 4 receiving touchdowns along with a kickoff return touchdown.
Professional career
[edit]New York Giants
[edit]On May 7, 2004, he was signed by the New York Giants of the National Football League as an undrafted free agent.[2] On June 26, 2004, he was released.[2]
Houston Texans
[edit]On July 2, 2004, he signed with the Houston Texans.[2] On August 30, 2004, he was eventually released.[2]
Pittsburgh Steelers
[edit]On September 7, 2004, he signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers to join their practice squad.[2]
Green Bay Packers
[edit]On September 8, 2004, he signed with the Green Bay Packers.[2] He only played 2 games and recorded 2 receptions for 12 yards.
Tennessee Titans
[edit]On September 4, 2005, he signed with the Tennessee Titans and was on the practice squad.[2] He only appeared in 5 games and he return 9 punts for 31 yards along with 2 kickoff returns for 42 yards. On October 25, 2005, he was released after violating team rules.[2]
Green Bay Packers
[edit]On October 25, 2005, he signed with the Green Bay Packers. He appeared in 10 games and started just one game. He recorded 7 receptions for 92 yards.[2]
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
[edit]On May 18, 2006, he signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League. He recorded 40 receptions for 426 yards and one touchdown.[3] [4]
Dallas Desperados
[edit]In 2007, he signed with the Dallas Desperados of the Arena Football League. He played for 2 seasons where recorded 65 receptions for 839 yards and 19 touchdowns.
Las Vegas Locomotives
[edit]In 2009, he signed with the Las Vegas Locomotives of the United Football League. In three seasons, he recorded 57 receptions for 796 yards and one touchdown. He is currently the UFL's All-Time leading in Receptions and receiving yards.
Arizona Rattlers
[edit]He signed with the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League.[5][6]
Milwaukee Mustangs
[edit]He signed with Milwaukee Mustangs of the Arena Football League.
Philadelphia Soul
[edit]He would next sign with the Philadelphia Soul and played in ArenaBowl XXVI.
Portland Thunder
[edit]On February 19, 2014, Thurman was traded to the Portland Thunder for future considerations, but was later released by the team.
Jacksonville Sharks
[edit]On April 16, 2014, Thurman was assigned to the Jacksonville Sharks. He was placed on reassignment on April 24, 2014.
Cleveland Gladiators
[edit]On October 9, 2014, Thurman was assigned to the Cleveland Gladiators. On June 23, 2015, Thurman was placed on reassignment.
References
[edit]- ^ "Andrae Thurman Stats | Pro-Football-Reference.com". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Andrae Thurman". kffl.com. Archived from the original on November 30, 2014. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
- ^ Unknown (May 18, 2006). "Blue Bombers sign WR Andrae Thurman". www.bluebombers.com. Archived from the original on January 4, 2011. Retrieved August 15, 2012.
- ^ "Bombers add receiver Thurman". oursportscentral.com. May 18, 2006. Retrieved August 16, 2012.
- ^ Unknown (March 2011). "WR Andrae Thurman Joins the Rattlers". azrattlers.com. Retrieved August 15, 2012.
- ^ "Arizona Rattlers sign WR Andrae Thurman". azcentral.com. Retrieved August 16, 2012.
External links
[edit]- 1980 births
- Living people
- American football wide receivers
- Arizona Rattlers players
- Arizona Wildcats football players
- Canadian football wide receivers
- Dallas Desperados players
- Green Bay Packers players
- Houston Texans players
- Las Vegas Locomotives players
- Milwaukee Mustangs (2009–2012) players
- Philadelphia Soul players
- New York Giants players
- Players of American football from Houston
- Players of Canadian football from Houston
- Southern Oregon Raiders football players
- Tennessee Titans players
- Winnipeg Blue Bombers players
- Portland Thunder players
- Jacksonville Sharks players
- Cleveland Gladiators players