Terrence Toliver Explained
Terrence Lee Toliver (born May 7, 1988) is a former American football wide receiver. In 2011, he was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Houston Texans and later played for the Detroit Lions that year. He played college football for the LSU Tigers. He was LSU's leading receiver in 2010 and was selected as the offensive most valuable player in the 2011 Cotton Bowl Classic. In 53 games at LSU, Toliver totaled 126 catches for 1,820 yards.
Early life
Toliver attended Hempstead High School in Hempstead, Texas. He had 44 receptions for 869 yards and six touchdowns as a senior and 50 receptions for 785 yards and 11 touchdowns as a junior.
Toliver was rated the number one wide receiver in the nation by Scout.com and ESPN.com.[1] [2] [3] He committed to LSU in February 2007.[4] [5]
College career
As a true freshman in 2007, Toliver started two of 14 games, finishing with 10 receptions for 249 yards and three touchdowns. After the season, he was named to the Southeastern Conference all-freshman team.[6] [7] As a sophomore in 2008, he started 2 of 13 games, making 22 receptions for 257 yards and a touchdown and emerging as LSU's No. 3 receiver.[8] [9] [10]
In 2009, Toliver became a starter after Demetrius Byrd was drafted into the NFL.[11] [12] [13] [14] In the 2009 season opener against Washington, he caught four passes for 117 yards and two touchdowns.[15] [16] [17] He finished the season with 53 catches for 735 yards.[18] In the 2010 Capital One Bowl against Penn State, he had six catches for 81 yards.[19]
Before the start of the 2010 season, Toliver broke his hand and was tasered by police in a fight outside a Tigerland bar.[20] [21] [22] [23] [24] [25] [26] [27] [28] As a senior in 2010, Toliver returned from a hand injury to become LSU's lead receiver.[29] [30] [31] [32] [33] [34] [35] He started all 13 games for LSU and finished the season with 41 receptions for 579 yards.[36] Against Florida, he had six catches for 111 yards and two touchdowns and scored the winning touchdown with six seconds left in the game.[37] [38] [39] [40]
In his final game for LSU, he caught five passes for 112 yards and three touchdowns against Texas A&M in the 2011 Cotton Bowl Classic.[41] [42] [43] [44] He was selected as the most valuable offensive player in the game.[45] [46] He also tied a Cotton Bowl record with three touchdown catches.[47] Commenting on returning to his home state of Texas to play in his final collegiate game, Tolliver said:
I had a lot of family support here today. Playing in Jerry's World, the new Texas Stadium, just playing back at home, I always wanted to do this. Play a Texas school and come out with a victory.[48]
Toliver was also selected to play for the East All-Star team in the 2011 East–West Shrine Game.[49] Although he did not make a catch in the Shrine Game, ESPN draft analyst Todd McShay noted, "Terrence Toliver of LSU has had a big week. He's really showed he could be a playmaker and get down the field and catch the ball over his head."[50] [51]
Professional career
Houston Texans
Toliver went undrafted in the 2011 NFL draft.[52] [53] [54] He signed as a free agent with the Houston Texans on July 26, 2011.[55] [56] The Texans waived Toliver off injured reserve with injury settlement on September 12, 2011.[57]
Detroit Lions
Toliver was signed to the Lions practice squad in 2011. On August 27, 2012, Toliver was cut by the Lions.[58]
Chicago Bears
On January 7, 2013, Toliver was signed by the Bears.[59] Toliver was waived on July 31 in order for the Bears to meet the 53-man roster.[60]
San Diego Chargers
On September 5, 2013, Toliver was signed by the San Diego Chargers.[61]
Chicago Bears (II)
Toliver was brought back by the Bears on October 28, 2013.[62] He was waived on July 31, 2014, with an injury settlement.[63]
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
On April 8, 2015, Toliver was signed by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League.[64] Terrence Toliver had a decent first season in the CFL, catching 48 passes for 678 yards with 6 touchdowns. He took a step forward in the 2016 season, catching 65 passes for 1,036 yards with 9 touchdowns. During the first game of the 2017 season, Toliver suffered a torn ACL and MCL injury on a tackle from former teammate Cassius Vaughn, resulting in him missing the remainder of the season.[65] After recovering, Toliver played in 12 games for Hamilton in 2018, but finished on the injured list again. Toliver did catch 32 passes for 456 yards and one major. He was not re-signed for the 2019 season and is currently a free agent.
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Notes and References
- News: Sean Isabella . September 22, 2010 . Toliver's career at LSU not meeting his own expectations . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120407014651/http://www.lsureveille.com/sports/football-toliver-s-career-at-lsu-not-meeting-his-own-expectations-1.2339312 . April 7, 2012 . October 12, 2011 . The Daily Reveille.
- Web site: Terrence Toliver Recruiting Profile . October 12, 2011 . Scout.com.
- News: Brent Zwerneman . January 5, 2011 . LSU's Toliver, Lee bolted Brazos Valley: A&M's old offense was bad fit for star recruits in its own backyard . San Antonio News.
- News: February 7, 2007 . Toliver makes pledge to LSU . October 12, 2011 . The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA).
- News: February 7, 2007 . Wide receiver announced commitment to LSU on Tuesday: Toliver is LSU's first five-star of 2007 . dead . https://archive.today/20120904005126/http://www.lsureveille.com/sports/wide-receiver-announced-commitment-to-lsu-on-tuesday-1.1178933 . September 4, 2012 . October 12, 2011 . The Daily Reveille.
- News: December 7, 2007 . LSU freshman duo honored . The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA).
- News: July 18, 2007 . WR Toliver impressing older Tigers . The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA).
- News: August 25, 2008 . Waiting for his turn: Tigers aim to take advantage of sophomore Toliver's talent . The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA).
- News: November 26, 2008 . Bigger and better: Improved Toliver emerges as LSU's No. 3 wide receiver . The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA).
- News: Amos Morale . November 25, 2008 . Wide receiver starting to make noise . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120407014742/http://www.lsureveille.com/wide-receiver-starting-to-make-noise-1.964965 . April 7, 2012 . The Daily Reveille.
- News: April 5, 2009 . WR Toliver ready for increased role . The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA).
- News: August 29, 2009 . WR Tolliver battling for playing time . The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA).
- News: Gene Guillot . September 9, 2009 . LSU Tigers receiver Terrance Toliver hopes to keep it going . The Times-Picayune (New Orleans).
- News: Jim Kleinpeter . August 18, 2010 . Terrence Toliver gives LSU another weapon . The Times-Picayune (New Orleans) . October 12, 2011 . April 1, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120401150445/http://www.houmatoday.com/article/20100818/SPORTS17/100819249 . dead .
- News: Andy Schwehm . September 9, 2009 . Toliver has break-out game in Washington . dead . https://archive.today/20120911222930/http://www.lsureveille.com/sports/football-toliver-has-break-out-game-in-washington-1.1870102 . September 11, 2012 . The Daily Reveille.
- News: September 8, 2009 . Toliver gets first two-TD game . The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA).
- News: September 6, 2009 . Just enough: Toliver's two TDs leads LSU to victory . The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA).
- News: November 6, 2009 . LaFell, Toliver blowing by rest of SEC . The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA).
- News: January 2, 2010 . All too familiar: LSU season ends with loss to PSU in Capital One . The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA).
- News: Glenn Guilbeau . March 7, 2010 . LSU WR Terrance Toliver, hoops freshman Dennis Harris arrested . USA Today.
- News: John Taylor . March 8, 2010 . 'Fistic encounter' lands LSU WR on wrong end of taser . NBC Sports.
- News: March 10, 2010 . Hand broken, Toliver apologizes for bar fight . NBC Sports.
- News: March 10, 2010 . LSU's Toliver apologizes for altercation . The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA).
- News: Chris Low . March 8, 2010 . LSU's Toliver cited for his role in fight . ESPN.com.
- News: Jim Kleinpeter . March 9, 2010 . LSU football: Terrance Toliver suffered broken hand in fight . The Times Picayune.
- News: Rachel Whittaker . March 10, 2010 . Toliver misses practice Tuesday with broken left hand . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120407014657/http://www.lsureveille.com/sports/football-toliver-misses-practice-tuesday-with-broken-left-hand-1.2186548 . April 7, 2012 . The Daily Reveille.
- News: March 12, 2010 . Toliver returns to LSU spring practice, makes catches with cast . The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA).
- News: March 7, 2010 . LSU wide receiver Toliver, forward Harris issued citations . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120407014726/http://www.lsureveille.com/lsu-wide-receiver-toliver-forward-harris-issued-citations-4-11-p-m-1.2182949 . April 7, 2012 . The Daily Reveille.
- News: August 17, 2010 . Terrence Toliver comes back stronger at LSU after hand injury . The Times-Picayune (New Orleans, LA).
- News: August 14, 2010 . His time to lead: Toliver helps guide young wide receivers . The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA).
- News: October 16, 2010 . Toliver enjoys being go-to guy again . The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA).
- News: October 14, 2010 . After a couple of costly bobbles earlier in his LSU career, Terrence Toliver clamped down, determined to stop the drops . The Times-Picayune (New Orleans, LA).
- News: October 12, 2010 . Toliver: I want the ball . The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA).
- News: Rob Landry . October 11, 2010 . Receiver Terrence Toliver and quarterback Lee have special bond . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120407014643/http://www.lsureveille.com/sports/football-receiver-terrence-toliver-and-quarterback-lee-have-special-bond-1.2362160 . April 7, 2012 . The Daily Reveille.
- News: Luke Johnson . August 26, 2010 . Lauded wide receiver enters his senior season, looks to leave a successful legacy . dead . https://archive.today/20120904215643/http://www.lsureveille.com/sports/football-lauded-wide-receiver-enters-his-senior-season-looks-to-leave-a-successful-legacy-1.2310161 . September 4, 2012 . The Daily Reveille.
- News: December 31, 2010 . Numbers don't tell Toliver's story . dead . https://archive.today/20120720115241/http://www.allvoices.com/news/7756477-numbers-dont-tell-tolivers-story . July 20, 2012 . The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA).
- News: October 10, 2010 . Size advantage pays for Toliver: Tigers go to 6–5 WR for game-winner . The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA).
- News: October 10, 2010 . Toliver's TD helps No. 12 LSU fake out Florida . Tulsa World (Oklahoma).
- News: Dave Moormann . LSU topples Florida with late touchdown . Weekly Citizen (Gonzales, Louisiana). October 11, 2010. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120402024926/http://www.weeklycitizen.com/sports/x710520472/LSU-topples-Florida-with-late-touchdown. April 2, 2012.
- News: Andrea Adelson . October 10, 2010 . ESPN interview with LSU receiver Terrence Toliver . ESPN.com.
- News: January 8, 2011 . Jefferson, Toliver help LSU tower over Texas A&M in Cotton Bowl . USA Today.
- News: January 8, 2011 . Cotton Kings: Jefferson, Toliver lift Tigers over Aggies . The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA).
- News: January 8, 2011 . Cotton bowl No. 11 LSU 41, No. 18 Texas A&M 24: Rotten Cotton for Ags Mistake-prone offense, porous defense sink hopes; Toliver's 3 TDs ignite Tigers . Houston Chronicle (Texas).
- News: January 7, 2011 . Terrence Toliver's fingertips lift LSU . ESPN.com.
- News: January 8, 2011 . LSU WR And Hempstead Product Terrence Toliver Named Offensive MVP . KBTX.com.
- News: January 7, 2011 . 75th Cotton Bowl facts and figures . ESPN.com.
- News: January 9, 2011 . LSU's Toliver relentless in victory over Aggies . Austin American-Statesman (TX).
- News: January 9, 2011 . Hempstead's Terrence Toliver wraps up college career in style . KBTX.com.
- News: Michael Lambert . January 19, 2011 . LSU players Barksdale, Toliver in East-West Shrine Game . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120407014635/http://www.lsureveille.com/lsu-players-barksdale-toliver-in-east-west-shrine-game-1.2435084 . April 7, 2012 . The Daily Reveille.
- News: January 23, 2011 . Football: Toliver fails to shine in Shrine game; Cotton Bowl MVP fails to record catch, as East wins 25–8 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120407014604/http://www.lsureveille.com/sports/football-toliver-fails-to-shine-in-shrine-game-1.2444896 . April 7, 2012 . Daily Reveille.
- News: Bucky Brooks . January 19, 2011 . LSU's gazelle-like receiver Toliver impressing at Shrine practice . October 11, 2011 . NFL.com.
- News: May 2, 2011 . Tigers' Toliver upbeat despite not being drafted . The Times-Picayune (New Orleans, LA).
- News: Jim Kleinpeter . May 2, 2011 . LSU receiver Terrence Toliver now has to wait after NFL draft . The Times Picayune.
- News: Michael Lambert . May 1, 2011 . Toliver, Jasper left out as six former Tigers taken in draft . dead . https://archive.today/20120904022624/http://www.lsureveille.com/sports/toliver-jasper-left-out-as-six-former-tigers-taken-in-draft-1.2556798 . September 4, 2012 . The Daily Reveille.
- News: July 27, 2011 . Toliver glad to be a Texan: LSU receiver 1 of 18 undrafted free agents signed . Houston Chronicle.
- News: Jim Kleinpeter . July 26, 2011 . LSU wide receiver Terrance Toliver agrees to terms with Houston Texans . The Times Picayune.
- Web site: NFL Transaction Wire: 9/12-9/18 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120330162117/http://thesidelineview.com/columns/nfl/nfl-transaction-wire-912-918 . March 30, 2012 . October 11, 2011.
- Web site: NFL Transaction Wire: 8/27-9/2 | the Sideline View . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120905054815/http://thesidelineview.com/columns/nfl/nfl-transaction-wire-827-92 . September 5, 2012 . September 17, 2012.
- Web site: Mayer . Larry . January 7, 2013 . Bears management has faith in Emery to pick right coach . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130112135303/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-management-has-faith-in-Emery-to-pick-right-coach/52d50e42-aed7-4e3f-9c73-4b77e4274ed9 . January 12, 2013 . January 7, 2013 . Chicago Bears.
- News: Biggs . Brad . August 31, 2013 . Bears waive LB Thomas to reach roster limit . August 31, 2013 . Chicago Tribune.
- Web site: September 5, 2013 . Chargers sign tall WR, cut lineman . San Diego Union-Tribune.
- Web site: October 28, 2013 . Bears Sign Jordan Palmer, Make Several Other Roster Moves . October 28, 2013 . WBBM-TV.
- Web site: July 31, 2014 . Bears waive WR Tolliver, sign ex-Illini OL Pocic . July 31, 2014 . Chicago Tribune.
- Web site: April 8, 2015 . Terrence Toliver Player Information . July 3, 2015 . CFL.ca.
- News: June 27, 2017 . Report: Ticats WR Toliver out for season – Article – TSN . June 27, 2017 . TSN.