Terrance Ganaway

Terrance Ganaway
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Ganaway at the Rams training camp in 2013
No. 42
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born: (1988-10-07) October 7, 1988 (age 36)
De Kalb, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:239 lb (108 kg)
Career information
High school:De Kalb
College:Baylor
NFL draft:2012 / round: 6 / pick: 202
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Terrance Omar Ganaway (born October 7, 1988) is a former American football running back/fullback who played for a year in the National Football League (NFL) for the St. Louis Rams. He was selected by the New York Jets in the sixth round of the 2012 NFL draft. He played college football at Baylor University and previously the University of Houston.

College career

Ganaway played for the University of Houston as a freshman in 2007.[1] Prior to the 2008 season, he transferred to Baylor, where he played until 2011. As a senior, he was a starter and rushed for 1,547 yards with 21 touchdowns. He was offensive MVP of the 2011 Alamo Bowl rushing for 200 yards and scoring 5 touchdowns in Baylor's 67-56 win over the University of Washington Huskies.

For his career, Ganaway had 2,592 rushing yards on 473 carries with 34 touchdowns.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 11+12 in
(1.82 m)
239 lb
(108 kg)
31+58 in
(0.80 m)
9+14 in
(0.23 m)
4.54 s 1.58 s 2.60 s 4.25 s 7.15 s 37.5 in
(0.95 m)
9 ft 11 in
(3.02 m)
22 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[2][3]

New York Jets

The New York Jets drafted Ganaway using their sixth round selection in the 2012 NFL draft.[4][5] Ganaway signed a four-year contract with the team on May 14, 2012.[6] Ganaway was waived on August 31, 2012.[7]

St. Louis Rams

Ganaway was claimed off waivers by the St. Louis Rams on September 1, 2012.[8] Ganaway announced his retirement from the league on August 21, 2013 to pursue his graduate degree.[9]

Personal life

Ganaway's uncle is former NFL linebacker Jeremiah Trotter and his cousin is Philadelphia Eagles' linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr..[10]

References

  1. ^ Terrance Ganaway Profile Archived 2011-01-01 at the Wayback Machine University of Houston Official Athletic Site. Retrieved 2012-04-29.
  2. ^ "Terrance Ganaway Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
  3. ^ "2012 NFL Draft Scout Terrance Ganaway College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 29, 2012.
  4. ^ "2012 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  5. ^ Allen, Eric (April 28, 2012). "Baylor's Ganaway, Griffin Arrive Late in Rd. 6". New York Jets. Archived from the original on April 30, 2012. Retrieved April 29, 2012.
  6. ^ "New York Jets sign sixth-round pick RB Terrance Ganaway". National Football League. Associated Press. May 14, 2012. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved May 17, 2012.
  7. ^ Lange, Randy (August 31, 2012). "Final 7 Cuts Announced, Roster's Now at 53". New York Jets. Archived from the original on September 2, 2012. Retrieved August 31, 2012.
  8. ^ "Rams claim 4 players in weekend roster juggling". Associated Press. September 3, 2012. Archived from the original on August 13, 2013. Retrieved August 13, 2013.
  9. ^ Thomas, Jim (August 21, 2013). "RB Ganaway leaves Rams, decides to pursue graduate degree". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Archived from the original on August 22, 2013. Retrieved August 22, 2013.
  10. ^ Cimini, Rich (April 28, 2012). "Rapid Reaction: RB Ganaway in sixth round". ESPN. Archived from the original on June 21, 2012. Retrieved July 21, 2012.