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{{Short description|American football player (born 1998)}}
{{Short description|American football player (born 1998)}}
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| current_team = Vegas Vipers
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| high_school = [[Pascagoula-Gautier School District|Gautier (MS)]]
| high_school = [[Pascagoula-Gautier School District|Gautier (MS)]]
| college = [[Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College|Mississippi Gulf Coast CC]]<br>[[North Texas Mean Green football|North Texas]]
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* [[Michigan Panthers (2022)|Michigan Panthers]] ({{USFL Year|2022}})
* [[Philadelphia Eagles]] ({{NFL Year|2022}})*
* [[Philadelphia Eagles]] ({{NFL Year|2022}})*
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'''DeAndre Torrey''' (born December 23, 1998) is an [[American football]] [[running back]] for the [[Vegas Vipers]] of the [[XFL (2020)|XFL]]. He played [[college football]] at [[North Texas Mean Green football|North Texas]] and has been a member of the [[Michigan Panthers (2022)|Michigan Panthers]] in the [[United States Football League]] (USFL) and the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] in the [[National Football League]] (NFL).
'''DeAndre Torrey''' (born December 23, 1998) is an American professional [[gridiron football|football]] [[running back]] for the [[Toronto Argonauts]] of the [[Canadian Football League]] (CFL). He played [[college football]] at [[North Texas Mean Green football|North Texas]] and has also been a member of the [[Michigan Panthers (2022)|Michigan Panthers]] of the [[United States Football League]] (USFL), the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL), and the [[Vegas Vipers]] of the [[XFL (2020)|XFL]].


==Early life and education==
==Early life==
Torrey, a native of [[Gautier, Mississippi]], attended [[Pascagoula-Gautier School District|Gautier High School]], where he earned all-state honors and gained 1,926 all-purpose yards as a [[Senior (education)|senior]].<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|url=https://meangreensports.com/sports/football/roster/deandre-torrey/5130|website=meangreensports.com|publisher=[[North Texas University]]|title=Deandre Torrey}}</ref> He was named a three-start prospect by [[247Sports]].<ref name="auto1"/> Due to his small size (5 feet, 7 inches tall, 182 pounds), Torrey received little attention from colleges after graduating from Gautier, and so he joined [[Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College]].<ref name="auto">{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/107394489/sun-herald/|newspaper=[[Sun Herald]]|via=[[Newspapers.com]]|date=November 17, 2017|page=B3|author=Ochs, Patrick|title=Gulf Coast RB Deandre Torrey's getting noticed after 'undeniable' freshman season}} {{Open access}}</ref> In nine games as a [[freshman]], he rushed for 1,298 yards and scored 12 [[touchdown]]s on 185 attempts, averaging 144.2 yards per game, second highest nationally.<ref name="auto"/> Following this, he began receiving offers from four-year colleges, including [[North Texas Mean Green football|North Texas]], [[Troy Trojans football|Troy]], [[South Alabama Jaguars football|South Alabama]], and [[Central Arkansas Bears football|Central Arkansas]].<ref name="auto"/>
Torrey, a native of [[Gautier, Mississippi]], attended [[Pascagoula-Gautier School District|Gautier High School]], where he earned all-state honors and gained 1,926 all-purpose yards as a [[Senior (education)|senior]].<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|url=https://meangreensports.com/sports/football/roster/deandre-torrey/5130|website=meangreensports.com|publisher=[[North Texas University]]|title=Deandre Torrey}}</ref> He was named a three-start prospect by [[247Sports]].<ref name="auto1"/> Due to his small size (5 feet, 7 inches tall, 182 pounds), Torrey received little attention from colleges after graduating from Gautier, and so he joined [[Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College]].<ref name="auto">{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/107394489/sun-herald/|newspaper=[[Sun Herald]]|via=[[Newspapers.com]]|date=November 17, 2017|page=B3|author=Ochs, Patrick|title=Gulf Coast RB Deandre Torrey's getting noticed after 'undeniable' freshman season}} {{Open access}}</ref> In nine games as a [[freshman]], he rushed for 1,298 yards and scored 12 [[touchdown]]s on 185 attempts, averaging 144.2 yards per game, second highest nationally.<ref name="auto"/> Following this, he began receiving offers from four-year colleges, including [[North Texas Mean Green football|North Texas]], [[Troy Trojans football|Troy]], [[South Alabama Jaguars football|South Alabama]], and [[Central Arkansas Bears football|Central Arkansas]].<ref name="auto"/>


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==Professional career==
==Professional career==
After going unselected in the [[2022 NFL Draft]], Torrey attended mini-camp with the [[New York Jets]], but was not signed.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thejetpress.com/posts/ny-jets-undrafted-free-agent-draft-tracker-analysis-2022|website=The Jet Press|title=NY Jets Undrafted Free Agent Tracker: Live analysis for every 2022 UDFA signing|author=Fried, Justin|date=April 30, 2022}}</ref>
After going unselected in the [[2022 NFL draft]], Torrey attended mini-camp with the [[New York Jets]], but was not signed.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thejetpress.com/posts/ny-jets-undrafted-free-agent-draft-tracker-analysis-2022|website=The Jet Press|title=NY Jets Undrafted Free Agent Tracker: Live analysis for every 2022 UDFA signing|author=Fried, Justin|date=April 30, 2022}}</ref>


===Michigan Panthers===
===Michigan Panthers===
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===Vegas Vipers===
===Vegas Vipers===
Torrey was selected in the ninth round of the [[2023 XFL Draft]] (69th overall) by the [[Vegas Vipers]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://xflnewshub.com/xfl-news/xfl-draft-recap-2022-vegas-vipers-xfl-draft-recap-and-review/|website=XFL News Hub|title=XFL Draft Recap 2022: Vegas Vipers XFL Draft Recap and Review|date=November 21, 2022|author=Anderson, Brandon}}</ref> He was placed on the team's reserve list on March 28, 2023.<ref>{{cite web |title=XFL Transactions |url=https://www.xfl.com/xfl-transactions |website=XFL.com |access-date=March 29, 2023}}</ref>
Torrey was selected in the ninth round of the [[2023 XFL draft]] (69th overall) by the [[Vegas Vipers]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://xflnewshub.com/xfl-news/xfl-draft-recap-2022-vegas-vipers-xfl-draft-recap-and-review/|website=XFL News Hub|title=XFL Draft Recap 2022: Vegas Vipers XFL Draft Recap and Review|date=November 21, 2022|author=Anderson, Brandon}}</ref> He was placed on the team's reserve list on March 28, 2023.<ref>{{cite web |title=XFL Transactions |url=https://www.xfl.com/xfl-transactions |website=XFL.com |access-date=March 29, 2023}}</ref> The Vipers folded when the XFL and USFL merged to create the [[United Football League (2024)|United Football League]] (UFL).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Seifert |first=Kevin |date=January 1, 2024 |title=Newly formed United Football League sets 8 markets, tabs coaches |url=https://www.espn.com/xfl/story/_/id/39222541/newly-formed-united-football-league-sets-8-markets-tabs-coaches |access-date=January 15, 2024 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref>

=== Toronto Argonauts ===
On January 15, 2024, Torrey signed with the Toronto Argonauts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Transactions - Football Player Trades and Signings |url=https://www.cfl.ca/transactions/ |access-date=2024-01-15 |website=CFL.ca |language=en}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 15:41, 9 August 2024

DeAndre Torrey
Toronto Argonauts
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born: (1998-12-23) December 23, 1998 (age 25)
Gautier, Mississippi, U.S.
Height:5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight:199 lb (90 kg)
Career information
High school:Gautier (MS)
College:
Undrafted:2022
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
CFL status:Suspended

DeAndre Torrey (born December 23, 1998) is an American professional football running back for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at North Texas and has also been a member of the Michigan Panthers of the United States Football League (USFL), the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL), and the Vegas Vipers of the XFL.

Early life

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Torrey, a native of Gautier, Mississippi, attended Gautier High School, where he earned all-state honors and gained 1,926 all-purpose yards as a senior.[1] He was named a three-start prospect by 247Sports.[1] Due to his small size (5 feet, 7 inches tall, 182 pounds), Torrey received little attention from colleges after graduating from Gautier, and so he joined Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.[2] In nine games as a freshman, he rushed for 1,298 yards and scored 12 touchdowns on 185 attempts, averaging 144.2 yards per game, second highest nationally.[2] Following this, he began receiving offers from four-year colleges, including North Texas, Troy, South Alabama, and Central Arkansas.[2]

Torrey accepted North Texas' offer and announced his commitment in December 2017.[3][4] In his first season with the school, 2018, he ran 175 times and gained 977 yards, for a team-leading 15 touchdowns as well as 25 receptions for 205 yards. In his debut, against SMU, he returned a kickoff 96-yards for a touchdown. He was named a second-team All-Conference USA running back and honorable mention all-conference return specialist.[1]

Torrey began the 2019 season on the Doak Walker Award watchlist as well as the Hornung Award watchlist. In the season, he gained a total of 967 yards, which led the team. Offensively, he recorded 380 rushing yards off of 73 carries and 16 catches for 86 yards, scoring three touchdowns.[1]

Torrey was named an honorable mention all-conference selection following the 2020 season, where he ran 113 times for 656 and six touchdowns in nine games. He also recorded four receptions for 20 yards. He was added to the Paul Hornung Award honor roll after a game against Rice on November 21.[1] In his senior year, Torrey ran for 1,215 yards on 248 attempts and scored 13 touchdowns, earning second-team all-conference honors. Following an upset over UTSA, he was given the Earl Campbell Award for being the national player of the week.[1][5][6]

Professional career

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After going unselected in the 2022 NFL draft, Torrey attended mini-camp with the New York Jets, but was not signed.[7]

Michigan Panthers

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Shortly before the final regular season game of the 2022 USFL season, Torrey was signed by the Michigan Panthers.[8] He appeared in one game, making two rushes for three yards.[9]

Philadelphia Eagles

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On August 10, 2022, Torrey was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles after a successful tryout.[10] He was released on August 23.[11]

Vegas Vipers

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Torrey was selected in the ninth round of the 2023 XFL draft (69th overall) by the Vegas Vipers.[12] He was placed on the team's reserve list on March 28, 2023.[13] The Vipers folded when the XFL and USFL merged to create the United Football League (UFL).[14]

Toronto Argonauts

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On January 15, 2024, Torrey signed with the Toronto Argonauts.[15]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "Deandre Torrey". meangreensports.com. North Texas University.
  2. ^ a b c Ochs, Patrick (November 17, 2017). "Gulf Coast RB Deandre Torrey's getting noticed after 'undeniable' freshman season". Sun Herald. p. B3 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  3. ^ Ochs, Patrick (December 15, 2017). "Overlooked out of high school, Coast standout commits to D1 program". Sun Herald. p. B1, B5 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  4. ^ Vito, Brett (November 17, 2021). "Decision to venture far from Mississippi roots paying off for UNT running back DeAndre Torrey". Denton Record-Chronicle.
  5. ^ Hicks, Phil (November 30, 2021). "Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award: North Texas RB DeAndre Torrey named National Player of the Week". Tyler Morning Telegraph.
  6. ^ Vito, Brett (March 23, 2022). "Senior standouts Dion Novil, DeAndre Torrey set for UNT's annual pro day". Denton Record-Chronicle.
  7. ^ Fried, Justin (April 30, 2022). "NY Jets Undrafted Free Agent Tracker: Live analysis for every 2022 UDFA signing". The Jet Press.
  8. ^ Rifino, Patrick (June 16, 2022). "Panthers Upgrade Receiving Corps, Add a Running Back". usflnewshub.com.
  9. ^ "DeAndre Torrey Stats". Pro Football Archives.
  10. ^ Franklin, Chris (August 10, 2022). "Eagles sign DeAndre Torrey - How he fits into the running back competition". NJ.com.
  11. ^ Frank, Reuben (August 23, 2022). "Eagles release three, place two on PUP to reduce roster to 80". NBC Sports.
  12. ^ Anderson, Brandon (November 21, 2022). "XFL Draft Recap 2022: Vegas Vipers XFL Draft Recap and Review". XFL News Hub.
  13. ^ "XFL Transactions". XFL.com. Retrieved March 29, 2023.
  14. ^ Seifert, Kevin (January 1, 2024). "Newly formed United Football League sets 8 markets, tabs coaches". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  15. ^ "Transactions - Football Player Trades and Signings". CFL.ca. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
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