T. J. Graham Explained

T. J. Graham should not be confused with Trevor Graham.

T. J. Graham
Current Team:Green Bay Packers
Position:Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship
Birth Date:July 27, 1989
Birth Place:Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
Weight Lbs:188
High School:Wakefield (Raleigh)
College:NC State (2008–2011)
Draftyear:2012
Draftround:3
Draftpick:69
Pastteams:
Pastcoaching:
Highlights:
  • First-team All-ACC (2011)
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statvalue1:61
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statvalue2:794
Statlabel3:Receiving touchdowns
Statvalue3:4
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Trevor "T. J." Graham Jr. (born July 27, 1989) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the third round of the 2012 NFL draft. He played college football for the NC State Wolfpack.

Early life

Graham attended Wakefield High School in Raleigh, North Carolina. He caught seven passes for 100 yards and two touchdowns his senior season and had two kickoff returns for 109 yards. Rated as a two-star recruit by Rivals.com, his only offer came from North Carolina State, which he accepted.[1]

College career

During his four-year tenure at NC State, he finished as the ACC career leader in kickoff return yards with 3,153. He also accumulated 99 receptions for 1,453 receiving yards and 16 total touchdowns (12 receiving, 2 kick return TD's and 2 punt return TD's).

Graham was also a track athlete. He finished third nationally in the 100-meter dash at the Nike Nationals in 2007, he was the 2008 4A state champion in the 100 and 200 meters, posting times of 10.44 seconds and 20.82 seconds, respectively. He recorded personal bests of 10.21 seconds in the 100 meters and 20.79 seconds in the 200 meters.

Professional career

Buffalo Bills

Graham was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the third round (69th overall) of the 2012 NFL draft.[2] On July 9, 2012, he signed a four-year with the Bills.[3] In his rookie season, he caught his first career touchdown reception from Ryan Fitzpatrick in a 24–14 win over the Cleveland Browns. He was released by the Bills on August 30, 2014.

Tennessee Titans

On August 31, 2014, Graham was claimed off waivers by the Tennessee Titans.[4] He was waived on September 23, 2014.[5]

New York Jets

Graham signed with the New York Jets on September 29, 2014.[6] On August 29, 2015, Graham was released.[7]

New Orleans Saints

On October 20, 2015, Graham signed with the New Orleans Saints. On October 24, he was waived by the Saints.[8] On October 28, 2015, Graham was re-signed by the Saints. He was waived again on October 30, 2015 to make room for linebacker Jo-Lonn Dunbar. He re-signed with the Saints again on November 3, 2015. He was waived once again by the Saints on December 23, to make room for Travaris Cadet.

Philadelphia Eagles

Graham signed a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles on April 22, 2016, following a mini-camp tryout.[9] On August 21, 2016, Graham was released by the Eagles.[10]

Montreal Alouettes (first stint)

On May 11, 2017, Graham signed with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League.

Carolina Panthers

On July 24, 2017, Graham signed with the Carolina Panthers.[11] He was released on September 1, 2017.[12]

Montreal Alouettes (second stint)

On October 23, 2017, Graham signed with the Alouettes. He was released by the Alouettes on August 21, 2018. He was then resigned to the practice squad.

Coaching career

On May 11, 2022, Graham was announced as a member of the Green Bay Packers Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship program.

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-T.J.-Graham-62058 T. J. Graham – Yahoo Sports
  2. Web site: 2012 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-05-14 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  3. https://www.nfl.com/news/t-j-graham-third-round-pick-signs-with-buffalo-bills-09000d5d82a6be37 T.J. Graham, third-round pick, signs with Buffalo Bills
  4. News: Titans add receivers T.J. Graham, Kris Durham . . August 31, 2014 . 31 August 2014 . Patra, Kevin.
  5. Web site: Titans Add TE Chase Coffman; Waive WR T.J. Graham. TitansOnline.com. September 23, 2014. July 24, 2017.
  6. Web site: Jets cut rookie Jalen Saunders, sign WR T.J. Graham. NJ.com. Cosentino, Dom. September 29, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141001073018/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2014/09/jets_cut_rookie_jalen_saunders_sign_wr_tj_graham.html. October 1, 2014. September 30, 2014. dead.
  7. 638015675462717440. RichCimini. Jets announce cuts. Three names jump out, all wide receivers: DeVier Posey (acquired from Texans), TJ Graham and Saalim Hakim. #nyj . 30 August 2015.
  8. Web site: ESPN.com. Saints promote DBs Davis, Seamster; cut WRs Morgan, Graham. October 24, 2015. November 2, 2015.
  9. News: Berman, Zach . Eagles sign WR T.J. Graham to one-year contract . Philly.com . April 22, 2016 . 2016-04-24.
  10. Web site: Eagles Release Four Players. McPherson. Chris. PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  11. Web site: Panthers sign Trevor Graham. Voth, Bill. Panthers.com. July 24, 2017.
  12. Web site: Panthers reduce roster to 77. Strickland, Bryan. Panthers.com. September 1, 2017. September 1, 2017. September 20, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170920201032/https://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-trim-roster-to-53/04544b8e-4a01-4568-9141-9ed61d2d4c51. dead.