Travis Dye Explained

Travis Dye
Position:Running back
Birth Date:24 August 1999
Birth Place:Norco, California, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:10
Weight Lb:200
Highlights:
High School:Norco (CA)
College:Oregon (2018–2021)
USC (2022)
Undraftedyear:2023
Pastteams:
Pfr:DyexTr01

Travis Dye (born August 24, 1999) is an American football running back who is a free agent. He played college football at Oregon and USC.

Early years

Dye attended Norco High School in Norco, California. As a senior, he was the Big VIII League Offensive Player of the Year after he had 2,383 rushing yards on 255 carries with 34 touchdowns.[1] He committed to the University of Oregon to play college football.[2]

College career

Dye played at Oregon from 2018 to 2021. As a true freshman in 2018, he played in all 13 games with two starts as a backup to CJ Verdell. He rushed for 739 yards on 140 carries with four touchdowns. He was again Verdell's backup in 2019, rushing for 658 yards over 106 carries in 14 games and three starts. Dye appeared in all seven games with three starts in 2020 and had 443 rushing yards on 64 carries with a touchdown. He was Oregon's leading rusher his final year there in 2021, finishing with 1,271 yards over 211 carries with 16 touchdowns.[3] [4]

Prior to the 2022 season, Dye transferred to the University of Southern California (USC).[5] [6]

Statistics

SeasonGamesRushingReceivingKick Returns
GP GS Att Yards Avg TD Rec Yards Avg TD Att Yards Avg TD
Oregon Ducks
201813 2 140 739 5.3 4 12 69 5.8 1 2 29 14.5 0
201914 3 106 658 6.2 0 16 159 9.9 1 13 276 21.2 0
20207 3 64 443 6.9 1 9 239 26.6 4 0 0 0.0 0
202114 10 211 1,271 6.0 16 46 402 8.7 2 0 0 0.0 0
USC Trojans
20227 7 101 647 6.4 7 16 157 9.8 0 0 0 0.0 0
Career[7] 55 25 622 3,758 6.0 28 99 1,026 10.4 8 15 305 20.3 0

Professional career

Dye was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2023.[8] He was waived on August 29, 2023.[9]

Personal life

Dye's brothers, Troy and Tony, have played in the NFL.[10] His father, Mark, played in Minor League Baseball.[11]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Oregon running back Travis Dye the 'heart and soul' of the Ducks offense .
  2. Web site: Travis Dye, 3-star RB and brother of LB Troy Dye, commits to Oregon Ducks . 9 April 2017 .
  3. Web site: USC lands Oregon RB transfer Travis Dye as offensive overhaul continues . 21 January 2022 .
  4. Web site: 'It's on my shoulders': Travis Dye says he's ready for leading role of Oregon Ducks' rushing attack . 11 October 2021 .
  5. Web site: Former Oregon RB Dye transfers to USC Trojans . 21 January 2022 .
  6. Web site: Oregon Ducks running back Travis Dye commits to transfer to USC . 21 January 2022 .
  7. Web site: Travis Dye College Stats. Sports-Reference.com. August 30, 2022.
  8. Web site: Jets Sign 13 Undrafted Free Agents. Ethan. Greenberg. Jack. Bell. NewYorkJets.com. May 5, 2023.
  9. Web site: Final Cuts: Jets Move 31 More to Get Their Roster to 53 Players. Lange, Randy. Greenberg, Ethan. NewYorkJets.com. August 29, 2023.
  10. Web site: Travis Dye forging his own legacy as 'heart and soul' for No. 4 Oregon Ducks . 5 November 2021 .
  11. Web site: 2023 NFL Draft Prospects With Baseball Ties. June 12, 2023. baseballamerica.com. 27 April 2023 . en.

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