David Terrell (wide receiver)

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David Terrell

No. 83, 13
Position:	Wide receiver
Personal information
Date of birth:	(1979-03-13) March 13, 1979
Place of birth:	Richmond, Virginia
Height:
Weight:
Career information
High school:	Richmond (VA) Huguenot
College:	Michigan
NFL draft:	2001 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8
Career history
Chicago Bears (2001–2004) New England Patriots (2005)* Denver Broncos (2005) Denver Broncos (2007)*
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
USA Today High School All-American (1997) Orange Bowl MVP (2000)
Career NFL statistics
Receptions: 128 Receiving yards: 1,602 Touchdowns: 9 Player stats at NFL.com

David Terrell (born March 13, 1979) is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League. He was selected as the eighth pick in the first round of the 2001 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears out of the University of Michigan.

High school career

David Terrell attended Huguenot High School in Richmond, Virginia and was a two sport star in High school football and basketball.

College career

A three-year letterman and two-year starter at wide receiver for the University of Michigan, David Terrell played in 37 games and made 21 starts before declaring for the NFL draft as junior. A two-time All-Big Ten Conference selection, Terrell was named to the 2000 College Football News and CNN/Sports Illustrated All-America first team squads. He became the first player in Michigan history to have multiple 1000-yard receiving seasons (1,130 yards in 2000 and 1,038 in 1999). Terrell finished his career with a school record 1,130 receiving yards on 67 receptions and scored 14 touchdowns in 2000. He capped an outstanding sophomore campaign by being named the FedEx Orange Bowl MVP after setting career highs with 10 receptions for 150 yards and three tds. He caught 71 passes for 1038 yards and scored seven touchdowns as a sophomore. A native of Richmond, VA, Terrell was the eighth overall pick of the 2001 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears.

As a freshman and sophomore, Terrell also saw time at defensive back as a two-way player. He ultimately appeared in 6 games on defense with 8 tackles, 2 pass break ups, and an interception.

Pro career

Terrell was drafted by the Chicago Bears with the eighth overall pick in the 2001 NFL Draft. He was later cut by the Bears, and he attempted to come back with both the New England Patriots and Denver Broncos. After signing a one-year contract with the Denver Broncos on April 12, 2007, Terrell was cut by the team on August 27, 2007. In August 2009, Terrell tried out for the Kansas City Chiefs, but Amani Toomer was signed instead. On August 19, 2013 he was arrested and charged with a felony for distribution of marijuana and misdemeanor battery. On February 16, 2014, Terrell was acquitted on charges.

NFL stats

Year	Team	Games	Receptions	Yards	Yards per Reception	Longest Reception	Touchdowns	First Downs	Fumbles	Fumbles Lost
2001	CHI	16	34	415	12.2	62	4	20	0	0
2002	CHI	5	9	127	14.1	52	3	7	0	0
2003	CHI	16	43	361	8.4	35	1	19	1	0
2004	CHI	16	42	699	16.6	63	1	35	0	0
Career		53	128	1,602	12.5	63	9	81	1	0

External links

• David Terrell at Pro-Football-Reference.com

Preceded by Brian Urlacher

Bears 1st round draft pick 2001

Succeeded by Marc Colombo