D'Vonte Price explained
D'Vonte Price (born June 2, 1999) is an American football running back who is a free agent. He played college football at Florida International.
Early life and high school
Price grew up in Punta Gorda, Florida and attended Charlotte High School.[1] Over the course of his high school career he rushed for 1,265 yards and scored 23 total touchdowns in 32 games played.[2]
College career
Price played primarily as a backup running back with occasional starts during his first two seasons with the FIU Panthers.[3] As a junior, Price gained 249 yards on 50 carries and caught ten passes for 49 yards.[4] He rushed for 581 yards and four touchdowns on 85 carries in five games during FIU's COVID-19-shortened 2020 season.[5] After considering declaring for the 2021 NFL Draft, Price decided to utilize the extra year of eligibility granted to college athletes who played in the 2020 season due to the coronavirus pandemic and return to FIU for a fifth season.[6] [7] He rushed 128 times for 682 yards and six touchdowns in his final season.[8] [9]
Professional career
Price signed with the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2022.[10] He was waived on August 30, and signed to the practice squad the next day.[11] [12] On October 15, Price was elevated to the active roster for the Colts' Week 6 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, following injuries to starting running backs Jonathan Taylor and Nyheim Hines.[13] He played two snaps in his debut, both of which on special teams, and did not register a tackle.[14]
On January 16, 2023, Price's practice squad deal expired, making him a free agent.[15]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Mull . Cory . November 24, 2015 . Backed by community, Charlotte football has high hopes heading into Region Finals . February 2, 2022 . The News-Press.
- Web site: Shweky . Brett . October 6, 2018 . The Price Is Right: Sophomore running back primed to become future impact player . February 2, 2022 . PantherNOW.
- Web site: Henry . Eric C. . August 20, 2021 . FIU Football: The Fuel Behind D'Vonte Price's NFL Dreams . February 2, 2022 . UnderdogDynasty.com . SB Nation.
- Web site: September 8, 2020 . Is this the year that 'The Price is Right' for the FIU Panthers football team? . January 12, 2022 . Miami Herald.
- Web site: Burke . Peter . September 1, 2021 . 5 most valuable college football players on Florida teams in 2021 . February 2, 2022 . WPTV.com.
- Web site: Villa . Walter . August 24, 2021 . FIU star D'Vonte Price puts NFL opportunity on pause for one more collegiate season . January 4, 2022 . Miami Herald.
- Web site: Ciardello . Keff . September 10, 2021 . Texas State preps for different type of running game against Florida International . January 18, 2022 . Austin American-Statesman.
- Web site: Campbell . Donovan . January 17, 2022 . D'Vonte Price is looking to make history for FIU in upcoming NFL draft . January 18, 2022 . WSVN.com.
- Web site: Tice . Nate . January 10, 2022 . D'vonte Price NFL Draft 2022: Scouting Report for Florida International RB . February 2, 2022 . Bleacher Report.
- Web site: Olmo . Brian . April 30, 2022 . BREAKING: Former FIU RB D’Vonte Price signs with Indianapolis Colts . April 30, 2022 . Panther Now . Florida International University.
- Web site: August 30, 2022 . Colts Announce Final 2022 Roster Cuts . April 8, 2023 . Colts.com.
- Web site: August 31, 2022 . Colts Sign 13 Players To Practice Squad . April 8, 2023 . Colts.com.
- Web site: Grindley . Wyatt . October 15, 2022 . Colts Announce Four Roster Moves, Including Elevating RB Philip Lindsay . October 15, 2022 . NFLTradeRumors.co . en-US.
- Web site: Jacksonville Jaguars at Indianapolis Colts - October 16th, 2022 . April 8, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
- Web site: D'Vonte Price: Deal with Indy expires. March 19, 2024. cbssports.com. en.
