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TE TORY HUMPHREY #84 6' 2" • 250 lbs. • Central Michigan Exp: 3rd NFL Season, 3rd Packers Season Age: 25 Acquired: Free Agent 2005 Current Status: Active Roster   Enters camp looking to compete for increased offensive snaps in addition to resuming his role on special teams An all-around athlete, he was a key member of the coverage unit and saw action as a reserve tight end in 2006 before an injury placed him on injured reserve in Week 11 A four-year starter at Central Michigan (2001-04), he played two seasons with current Packers defensive lineman Cullen Jenkins (2001-02) Did not play tight end until the beginning of his freshman collegiate season; 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 Pro Summary Physical, athletic tight end who comes into Packers camp as a candidate to win a reserve spot Is fast and has good quickness to stretch the middle of a defense Has a very good build, despite lacking ideal height for the position An underrated blocker, uses excellent technique to engage bigger defenders Hands have steadily improved with more playing experience A key member of the special teams unit in 2006, he began to see reps at tight end before a hamstring injury placed him on injured reserve in Week 11 Returned from a 2006 stint in NFL Europa to win a roster spot after a strong training camp, his second in Green Bay Was released late in August 2005 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 at Central Michigan 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 Initially signed by the Indianapolis Colts as a non-drafted free agent in spring 2005 2006 Season Played in seven games, mostly on special teams, and was listed as inactive for 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 in five snaps from scrimmage Listed as inactive for the first two games, vs. Chicago (Sept. 10) and vs. New Orleans (Sept. 17) Recorded one special teams stop in his first action of the season, at Detroit (Sept. 24) Posted one special teams stop vs. St. Louis (Oct. 8) Made two special teams stops at Miami (Oct. 22) 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 2005 Season 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, April 29 Waived by the Colts June 9, signed with the Packers Aug. 1 and spent the month in Green Bay before his release, Aug. 27 College A four-year starter for Central Michigan Caught 68 passes for 862 yards and seven touchdowns in his collegiate career As a 2004 senior, caught eight passes for 137 yards (17.1 avg.) Played in 10 games in 2003, notching two touchdowns among 14 catches for 212 yards Had a career-long 72-yard reception against Toledo In 2002, saw action in all 12 games while grabbing two TDs and 276 yards on 22 receptions As a true freshman in 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 in 2001 Initially slated as a defensive end, was moved to tight end before his freshman year began Majored in Entrepreneurship Personal Given name is Tory Terrell Humphrey Born in Saginaw, Mich. Married to Ebony, his high school sweetheart, the couple has two daughters, Kahnya, 5, and Naliya, 2, and is expecting their first son this summer Earned nine varsity letters at Saginaw (Mich.) High School, 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 Cousin, Donte Davis, played basketball at Michigan Tech Enjoys spending time with his family, watching TV and playing video games (lists Madden Football as his favorite) Attended the team's annual holiday party for families of children with cancer in 2006 Likes listening to rap music Residence: Mount Pleasant, Mich. NFL Europa Started all 10 contests at tight end for the Amsterdam Admirals in 2006, finishing fourth on the team with 19 catches for 206 yards and one TD Also started in the Yello Strom World Bowl XIV Played with current Packers teammate Atari Bigby In Week 5 vs. Rhein, caught his only touchdown of the season, among three receptions for 41 yards In the regular-season finale vs. Hamburg, made a season-high four receptions for 33 yards Player Stats Back To Top 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 NFL totals (one-plus years) 8 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 NFL Europa, Receiving Year GP GS No Yds Avg Lg TD 2006 Amsterdam Admirals 10 10 19 206 10.8 20 1 Additional statistics: Special teams tackles - 5 in 2006. NFL debut: vs. Seattle, 1/1/06 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. CURRENT CONTRACT EXPIRATION: After 2007 ELIAS Game By Game Packers Stats Game Date Opp Receiving No Yds Avg TD Jan 1, 2006 SEA 0 0 0.0 0 2005 Totals 0 0 0.0 0 Sep 10, 2006 CHI 0 0 0.0 0 Sep 17, 2006 NO 0 0 0.0 0 Sep 24, 2006 @DET 0 0 0.0 0 Oct 2, 2006 @PHI 0 0 0.0 0 Oct 8, 2006 STL 0 0 0.0 0 Oct 22, 2006 @MIA 0 0 0.0 0 Oct 29, 2006 ARI 0 0 0.0 0 Nov 5, 2006 @BUF 0 0 0.0 0 Nov 12, 2006 @MIN 0 0 0.0 0 2006 Totals 0 0 0.0 0 Packers Totals 0 0 0.0 0 Statistics provided by Elias Sports Bureau