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| TE TORY HUMPHREY |
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| 6' 2" 255 lbs. Central Michigan |
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Exp: 4 NFL Seasons, 4 Packers Seasons Age: 27 Acquired: Free Agent 2005 Current Status: Waived 08/19/2009
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- Played in all 16 games for the first time in his career and caught a career-high 11 passes for 162 yards (14.7) after missing entire 2007 season with a broken leg suffered in training camp
- Posted two of the three longest receptions by a Packers tight end in ’08, with a 37-yard catch vs. Atlanta and a 29-yard grab at New Orleans
- A four-year starter at Central Michigan (2001-04), played two seasons with defensive lineman Cullen Jenkins. Also played in NFL Europe in 2006 with safety Atari Bigby (Amsterdam Admirals)
- Did not play tight end until the beginning of his freshman season in college; was named to the Freshman All-America team by The Sporting News in 2001
- Played linebacker, defensive tackle and offensive guard at Saginaw (Mich.) High School, where his team lost only three games in the three years he played. Helped lead team to the state championship his junior year
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- Backup tight end played in every game in 2008 after being sidelined for all of the ’07 campaign with a leg injury suffered in the first practice of training camp
- Posted career highs in catches (11) and receiving yards (162), and recorded two of the three longest receptions by a Packers tight end in ’08
- .Special-teams contributor also made four tackles on coverage units
- Broke his lower leg during the first training camp practice in ’07, and was placed on season-ending injured reserve following surgery just days later
- Did extensive rehab throughout the 2007 campaign and was fully recovered by the start of the offseason program last March
- A key member of the special teams units in ’06, he began to see reps at tight end that season before a hamstring injury placed him on injured reserve in Week 11
- Returned from a 2006 stint in NFL Europe to win a roster spot after a strong training camp and played in seven games, mostly on special teams
- Started all 10 games for the Amsterdam Admirals in ’06, finishing fourth on the team with 19 catches for 206 yards and one TD
- Played with current Packers teammate Atari Bigby with the Admirals. Initially signed by the Indianapolis Colts as a non-drafted free agent in spring 2005 before being released by the Colts in June
- Signed with Green Bay in early August before being released later that month after spending the final month of training camp with the Packers
- Re-signed to the practice squad on Nov. 15, 2005, he was promoted to the active roster in Week 17 and played in the season finale, vs. Seattle (Jan. 1, 2006), his NFL debut
- The Saginaw, Mich., native started four years at Central Michigan
- Lettered two years there with current Packers teammate Cullen Jenkins
- In high school, he played linebacker, defensive tackle and offensive guard, while also competing in swimming and track
- Did not play tight end until midway through his freshman preseason camp at CMU
- Bounced back from leg injury that forced him to miss entire ’07 campaign by playing in every game with seven starts
- Caught a career-high 11 passes for 162 yards (14.7 avg.)
- Also registered four tackles on special teams
- Posted two of the three longest receptions by a Packers tight end on the season, with 37-yard grab vs. Atlanta and 29-yard catch at New Orleans
- Helped block for RB Ryan Grant’s 1,203 yards rushing, the seventh-highest single-season total in team history
Vs. Minnesota (Sept. 8): Played and caught the first pass of his career, a 7-yard reception from QB Aaron Rodgers in the fourth quarterAt Tampa Bay (Sept. 28): Made his first career start as team opened up in two-tight end setVs. Atlanta (Oct. 5): Posted career highs with four receptions for 67 yards, and made the longest catch of his career when he hauled in 37-yard pass deep over the middle early in the fourth quarter. The reception started a drive that was capped off by Greg Jennings’ 25-yard TD catch three plays laterAt Minnesota (Nov. 9): Caught 13-yard pass over the middle in the second quarter. Added a season-high two special teams tacklesAt New Orleans (Nov. 24): Caught 29-yard pass down the seam in the third quarter, the longest reception by the Packers in the gameVs. Houston (Dec. 7): Caught short pass from Rodgers late in the first quarter that he took 22 yards down the right sidelineAt Jacksonville (Dec. 14): Saw time on offense and special teams before leaving in the second quarter with a concussion and did not returnVs. Detroit (Dec. 28): Did not have any receptions but helped block for Grant and RB DeShawn Wynn as they each topped 100 yards rushing, which was only the second time since 1985 that a Packers running back tandem accomplished the feat
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Placed on injured reserve during first week of training camp after breaking his lower leg during the opening practice, July 28 |
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- Played in seven games, mostly on special teams, and was listed as inactive for season’s first two contests
- Suffered a hamstring injury at Minnesota (Nov. 12) and was placed on injured reserve three days later
- Made five tackles on the coverage units, and played five snaps from scrimmage
- In addition to tight end, received playing time at fullback after William Henderson suffered a preseason knee injury Aug. 19
- Had played some at fullback in 2005 while on the practice squad
At Detroit (Sept. 24): Recorded one special teams stop in his first action of the seasonVs. St. Louis (Oct. 8): Posted one special teams stopAt Miami (Oct. 22): Made two special teams tackles
- Signed to the Packers’ practice squad Nov. 15, became the fifth tight end to suit up for Green Bay in 2005
- Spent six weeks on the practice squad before he was signed to the active roster on Dec. 30
- Saw action in the final game vs. Seattle (Jan. 1), playing nine snaps on offense and five on special teams in his first NFL contest
- Earlier, entered the league as a non-drafted free agent with Indianapolis
- Waived by the Colts on June 9, signed with the Packers on Aug. 1, and spent the month in Green Bay before his release, Aug. 27
2005 Draft: Signed by the Indianapolis Colts as a non-drafted free agent, April 29
- A four-year starter for Central Michigan
- Caught 68 passes for 862 yards and seven touchdowns in his collegiate career
- Majored in entrepreneurship
Senior season (2004): Caught eight passes for 137 yards (17.1 avg.)Junior season (2003): Played in 10 games, notching two touchdowns among 14 catches for 212 yards (15.1 avg.)- Had a career-long 72-yard reception vs. Toledo (Oct. 18)
Sophomore season (2002): Saw action in all 12 games and caught 22 passes for 276 yards and two touchdownsFreshman season (2001): Played in 11 contests, averaging 21.5 yards on 11 catches with three touchdowns- Was named to the Freshman All-America team by The Sporting News
- Initially slated as a defensive end, was moved to tight end before his freshman year began
- Given name Tory Terrell Humphrey
- Born in Saginaw, Mich.
- Married to Ebony, his high school sweetheart, the couple has two daughters, Kahnya, 7, and Naliya, 4, and a son, Tory Jr., 2
- Cousin, Donte Davis, played basketball at Michigan Tech
High school: Earned nine varsity letters at Saginaw (Mich.) High, three each in track, football and swimming- Played linebacker, defensive tackle and offensive guard for a team that lost only three games during his three seasons
- Won the state championship as junior
- As a senior, was listed No. 32 on the Detroit News Blue Chip and No. 48 on Detroit Free Press Fab 50
- Participated in the state championship for the discus throw his senior year
Community involvement: Participated in the Edgar Bennett Celebrity Bowl-A-Thon and the Donald Driver Celebrity Softball Game- Has played games and sung carols with kids at the annual Families of Children with Cancer holiday party the last three years
- Helped organize the Green Bay Packers vs. Green Bay Blizzard Celebrity Softball game which benefits the elderly
- Hopes to one day start his own foundation
Hobbies/interests: Enjoys spending time with his family, watching TV and playing video games (lists Madden as his favorite), fishing, and playing basketball- Likes listening to rap music
- Trained in Arizona during offseason
- Residence: Saginaw, Mich.
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| Receiving |
| Year |
GP |
GS |
No |
Yds |
Avg |
Lg |
TD |
| 2005 Green Bay |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0.0 |
0 |
0 |
| 2006 Green Bay |
7 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0.0 |
0 |
0 |
| 2007 Green Bay |
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| 2008 Green Bay |
16 |
7 |
11 |
162 |
14.7 |
37 |
0 |
| NFL totals (three years) |
24 |
7 |
11 |
162 |
14.7 |
37 |
0 |
| NFL Europe (Receiving) |
| Year |
GP |
GS |
No |
Yds |
Avg |
Lg |
TD |
| 2006 Amsterdam Admirals |
10 |
10 |
19 |
206 |
10.8 |
20 |
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Additional statistics: Special teams tackles - 5 in 2006; 4 in 2008; NFL total: 9.
NFL debut: vs. Seattle, 1/1/06
First NFL start: at Tampa Bay, 9/28/08
CAREER TRANSACTIONS
2005: Signed by Indianapolis Colts as non-drafted free agent, April 29...Waived by Colts, June 9...Signed by Green Bay Packers as free agent, Aug. 1...Waived by Packers, Aug. 27...Re-signed by Packers to practice squad, Nov. 15... Promoted by Packers to active roster, Dec. 30.
2006: Placed on injured reserve (hamstring), Nov. 15.
2007: Re-signed by Packers as exclusive-rights free agent, March 23...Placed on injured reserve (ankle), Aug. 3.
2008: Re-signed by Packers as exclusive-rights free agent, March 19.
2009: Re-signed by Packers as restricted free agent, April 6.
CURRENT CONTRACT EXPIRATION: After 2009 |
| ELIAS Game By Game Packers Stats |
| Game Date |
Opp | Receiving | Sacks |
| No | Yds | Avg | TD |
| Sep 11, 2005 |
@DET | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 18, 2005 |
CLE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 25, 2005 |
TB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 3, 2005 |
@CAR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2005 |
NO | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2005 |
@MIN | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2005 |
@CIN | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2005 |
PIT | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 13, 2005 |
@ATL | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 21, 2005 |
MIN | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 27, 2005 |
@PHI | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 4, 2005 |
@CHI | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 11, 2005 |
DET | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 19, 2005 |
@BAL | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 25, 2005 |
CHI | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 1, 2006 |
SEA | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 Totals | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 10, 2006 |
CHI | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 17, 2006 |
NO | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 24, 2006 |
@DET | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 2, 2006 |
@PHI | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 8, 2006 |
STL | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2006 |
@MIA | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2006 |
ARI | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 5, 2006 |
@BUF | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 12, 2006 |
@MIN | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 19, 2006 |
NE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 27, 2006 |
@SEA | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 3, 2006 |
NYJ | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 10, 2006 |
@SF | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 17, 2006 |
DET | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 21, 2006 |
MIN | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 31, 2006 |
@CHI | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 Totals | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 8, 2008 |
MIN | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 14, 2008 |
@DET | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 21, 2008 |
DAL | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 28, 2008 |
@TB | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 5, 2008 |
ATL | 4 | 67 | 16.8 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2008 |
@SEA | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2008 |
IND | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2008 |
@TEN | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 9, 2008 |
@MIN | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 16, 2008 |
CHI | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 24, 2008 |
@NO | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 30, 2008 |
CAR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 7, 2008 |
HOU | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 14, 2008 |
@JAC | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 22, 2008 |
@CHI | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 28, 2008 |
DET | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 Totals | 11 | 162 | 14.7 | 0 | 0 |
| Packers Totals | 11 | 162 | 14.7 | 0 | 0 |
| Statistics provided by Elias Sports Bureau |
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