T. J. Vasher Explained

T. J. Vasher
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:29 August 1998
Birth Place:Wichita Falls, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:6
Weight Lb:215
High School:S. H. Rider
(Wichita Falls, Texas)
College:Texas Tech (2016–2020)
Undraftedyear:2021
Pastteams:

Tariq J. "T.J." Vasher (born August 29, 1998) is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football at Texas Tech.

Early years

Vasher grew up in Wichita Falls, Texas, and attended S. H. Rider High School, where he played basketball and football.[1] As a senior, Vasher had 1,169 receiving yards and nine touchdowns on 60 receptions and was named honorable mention Class 5A All-State and first-team Class 5A Dallas-Fort Worth All-Area.[2]

He was rated a four-star recruit and committed to play college football at Texas Tech over offers from Ohio State, Mississippi and Mississippi State and also over offers to play college basketball at SMU, Tulsa and Boise State.[3] [4]

College career

As a true freshman, Vasher caught two passes for nine yards in the season opener against Stephen F. Austin but suffered a season-ending injury and was granted a medical redshirt. He returned the following year and had 29 receptions for 545 yards and six touchdowns.[5] [6]

As a redshirt sophomore, Vasher had 54 receptions for 687 yards and seven touchdowns.[7] [8] He had 42 receptions for 515 yards and six touchdowns in his redshirt junior season.[9] [10] [11] As a redshirt senior, Vasher played in seven games and finished the season with 19 catches for 227 yards and two touchdowns.[12]

Professional career

Dallas Cowboys

Vasher Guidry was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 2021 NFL draft on May 14.[13] On August 31, he was placed on the reserve/non-football injury list with a meniscus injury he suffered in college.[14] He was waived on August 30, 2022.[15]

San Antonio Brahmas

Vasher was selected by the XFL San Antonio Brahmas in the Group 1 ninth round (67th overall) of the 2023 XFL Draft. He appeared in nine games with seven starts, making 16 receptions for 173 yards and two touchdowns. He re-signed with the team on February 1, 2024.[16] He was released on April 8, 2024.[17]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

On May 6, 2024, Vasher signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[18] He was released on June 1.[19]

Personal life

Vasher's uncle, Nathan Vasher, is a former National Football League cornerback for the Chicago Bears.[20]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ohio State football: Meet T.J. Vasher, J.T. Barrett's former teammate who has heard from the Buckeyes. Ari. Wasserman. Cleveland.com. January 15, 2015. September 30, 2020.
  2. Web site: Coach's departure doesn't have Vasher flipping from Tech. Jonathan. Hull. Times Record News. December 17, 2015. September 30, 2020.
  3. Web site: Rider's Vasher Commits to Texas Tech Football. NewsChannel6Now.com. June 6, 2015. September 30, 2020.
  4. Web site: 4-Star Wichita Falls WR Commits to Tech. EverythingLubbock.com. Andrew. Doak. June 12, 2015. September 30, 2020.
  5. Web site: Rider High School grad T.J. Vasher on upcoming season at Texas Tech. Times Record News. August 2, 2018. September 30, 2020.
  6. Web site: Texas Tech receiver T.J. Vasher doubtful against No. 12 West Virginia. The Dallas Morning News. September 25, 2018. September 30, 2020.
  7. Web site: Texas Tech spring football breakout candidates: What is in store for T.J. Vasher's junior year?. The Dallas Morning News. March 15, 2019. September 30, 2020.
  8. Web site: Triplets of the Big 12: Bowman, Vasher give Texas Tech an electric pass-catch combination. Austin American-Statesman. August 16, 2019. September 30, 2020.
  9. Web site: Texas Tech WR TJ Vasher starts solidly, seeks big senior year. Austin American-Statesman. September 23, 2020. September 30, 2020.
  10. Web site: T.J.'s time to shine. Amarillo Globe-News. March 10, 2020. September 30, 2020.
  11. Web site: Wide receiver T.J. Vasher joins Texas Tech at practice after missing a couple weeks. The Dallas Morning News. August 25, 2020. September 30, 2020.
  12. Web site: UDFA WR T.J. Vasher provides intriguing competition to Cowboys WR room. Matthew. Lenix. Cowboys Wire. USA Today. May 11, 2021. May 15, 2021.
  13. News: Phillips, Rob . Cowboys Officially Sign 13 Rookie Free Agents . DallasCowboys.com . May 14, 2021 . May 23, 2021.
  14. Web site: Cowboys Make 28 Moves; Roster Cut Down To 53. Phillips, Rob. DallasCowboys.com. August 31, 2021.
  15. Web site: Cowboys Make 28 Moves To Reach Roster Limit. Eatman, Nick. DallasCowboys.com. August 30, 2022.
  16. UFL_PR . The United Football League, the premier spring football league, has agreed to terms with the following 4 players for the upcoming 2024 season. . 1753217560697348268 . February 1, 2024 . February 2, 2024.
  17. Web site: UFL Transactions . 2024-04-09 . UFL News and Discussion . en-US.
  18. Web site: Transactions - Football Player Trades and Signings . 2024-05-07 . CFL.ca . en.
  19. Web site: 2024-06-01 . Ticats Transactions June 1 . 2024-07-26 . Hamilton Tiger-Cats . en.
  20. Web site: Three things about 2021 NFL Draft prospect, Texas Tech Red Raider receiver T.J. Vasher.

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