Terrelle Pryor

At 34 years old, Terrelle Pryor has this physical status:

Terrelle Pryor Sr. (born June 20, 1989) is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent.

Pryor was dubbed the nation's best football prospect of the year by Rivals.com and considered the most recruited high school football-basketball player in southwestern Pennsylvania since Tom Clements.

Pryor had hoped to be a two-sport athlete as well as one of the country's most recruited high school basketball players, but the Ohio State Buckeyes' starting quarterback changed to football, winning the Big Ten championship twice.

Several suspensions and allegations of selling memorabilia have marred his college career, resulting in his academic withdrawal from the university.

In the third round of the 2011 NFL Supplemental Draft, Pryor was drafted by the Oakland Raiders.

He played quarterback for the Oakland Browns from 2011 to 2013 and then spent time with the Seattle Seahawks, Kansas City Chiefs, and Cincinnati Bengals.

In 2015, he converted full-time to wide receiver with the Cleveland Browns, New York Jets, Buffalo Bills, and Jaguars.

Personal life

During an incident with Shalaya Briston at the Heinz Loft Apartments in Pittsburgh early in November 29, 2019. According to the Allegheny County District Attorney's Office, the two "mutual combatants" were charged with assault after Pryor appeared at UPMC Mercy in critical condition from stab wounds.

Pryor was arrested on October 6, 2021, after reportedly slapping his ex-girlfriend and throwing pumpkins at her car.

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High school career

Pryor, a freshman at Jeannette High School, was clocked at 4.4 seconds in the 40-yard dash and 22.40 seconds, and he compared him to former Texas standout Vince Young and Philadelphia Eagles-era Randall Cunningham. Pryor earned his first WPIAL Championship in over 20 years as a basketball player, then went on to win the Pennsylvania PIAA state basketball championship game as a senior. He coached the Jayhawks to their first Pennsylvania PIAA Class "AA" state football championship game, where they lost to Wilson Area High School's Warriors. Pryor and the Jayhawks were crowned champions of the WPIAL during the 2007 football season. Terrelle became the first player in Pennsylvania high school football to run for 4,000 yards and then throw for 4,000 yards following the Pennsylvania state semi-finals against the Greyhounds from Wilmington Area High School. The Jayhawks defeated the Dunmore Bucks 49–21 in the first Pennsylvania state championship this week. Pryor quarterbacked the Jayhawks to a Pennsylvania state season record of 860 points at the end of the season.

Pryor's high school achievements include being named as the two-time Pennsylvania Player of the Year, the offensive Player of the Year, and the MVP of the United States Army All-American Bowl. He was named on the Parade All-America football team for the 2007 season and was named as the Year's Parade National Player of the Year.

Pryor was named a fourth-team Parade All-American in 2008 as a basketball player.

Pryor was regarded as one of the best football recruits in the Class of 2008. He was ranked number four in the ESPNU 150 and the top quarterback. Pryor earned numerous scholarship offers throughout his high school career, first committing to the University of Pittsburgh to play basketball under head coach Jamie Dixon. However, Ohio State, Penn State, Michigan, Oregon, and West Virginia were among his top priorities by his senior year. Pryor's announcement was "the most awaited signing day announcement in history," according to Sports Illustrated.

Pryor had intended to announce his decision on February 6, National Signing Day, but later changed his mind, saying he had not decided among Michigan, Ohio State, Oregon, and Penn State. Following the Jeannette basketball team's state championship win on March 15, Pryor said he'd make his college decision within one week. Pryor revealed at a press conference on March 19, 2008 that he would attend The Ohio State University.

College career

In the Buckeye's season opener against Youngstown State, Pryor saw limited action. On September 13, 2008, he had more snaps against the United StatesC, totaling 7-of-9 passes for 59 yards and rushing for 40 yards on 11 carries.

Pryor threw for four touchdowns and one interception in his first season with Ohio State on September 20, 2008. Ohio State defeated Troy 28-10. Pryor ran for the winning touchdown against Wisconsin on October 4, 2008, on an option play with running back Chris "Beanie" Wells. In an Ohio State loss to Penn State Pryor on October 25, 2008, he threw for a career-high 226 yards, connecting on 16 of 25 passes. Pryor had his first 100-yard rush against Illinois on November 15, 2008, with 110 yards and a touchdown. He lined up at receiver and caught his first touchdown pass in college in the Fiesta Bowl. Pryor led Ohio State to an 8-1 record as a starter in his freshman year; his only loss as a starter was against Penn State. (Todd Boeckman was the first toe the Fiesta Bowl against Texas). He was an honorable mention by the coaches and the media for the 2008 Big Ten Conference selection, following the 2008 Big Ten Conference football season.

He ran a 4.33 40-yard dash in a competition against Ray Small and others before his sophomore year began. In 2009, he was the fastest Buckeye in the world. Pryor led the Buckeyes to another Big Ten Championship in his sophomore season. After starting the season slow, he later developed into a good passer, winning the 2010 Rose Bowl MVP award after leading Ohio State to a 26-17 victory over Oregon. Pryor had the best passing game of his career, but also rushed for 72 yards. He was named by the media as a worthy mention All-Big Ten Conference pick following the 2009 Big Ten Conference football season.

Most polls, Ohio State finished second in most polls, while Pryor opened the season as a favorite for multiple awards. Pryor beat Eastern Michigan 720-20 on September 25, 2010. He had six touchdowns in total, with one rushing and one receiving. Both the coaches and the media selected him as an honorable mention All-Big Ten Conference pick following the 2010 Big Ten Conference football season. As voted by the Big Ten coaches, he was edged out by Denard Robinson as the 2010 Big Ten Conference MVP. They received the same number of first place votes.

Pryor and four of his teammates will be suspended for the first five games of the 2011 season as a result of selling memorabilia, as the NCAA announced on December 23, 2010. This suspension did not refer to Pryor and his colleagues' inability to play in the University's season-end Sugar Bowl game on January 4, 2011.

Jim Tressel, the head coach, resigned on May 31, 2011. Pryor had been driving on a suspended license in the state of Ohio, according to several media outlets. He brought a Nissan 350Z to a team meeting and workout. ESPN announced that his suspension was set to expire on August 18, 2011. Pryor also accused of making thousands of dollars autographing memorabilia for a local booster in a subsequent report, which was denied by Pryor's attorney.

Pryor had opted to leave the university on June 7, 2011. Pryor was barred from all communication with the university's athletic program and new incoming students on June 26, 2011. This enabled him to be eligible for the NFL's Supplemental Draft.

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Professional career

Pryor celebrated Pro Day in Hempfield Township, Pennsylvania, on August 20, 2011, where representatives from 17 NFL franchises, including the Oakland Raiders, were on display. Pryor demonstrated impressive athleticism and speed for a 6'41-32" guy weighing in at 240 pounds, as was widely anticipated. His 40-yard dash times went from 4.32 to 4.54 seconds, a range of times that were considered fast for an athlete of his height and weight. According to some scouts, the turf Pryor ran on was smooth, and he'd have been even quicker on a harder surface like those found in the NFL. His throwing was considered less impressive by receivers, as he completed 27 of 39 passes for just under 70% completion rate.

On August 22, 2011, the Oakland Raiders selected Pryor in the third round of the 2011 Supplemental Draft, bringing an end to the Al Davis "speed era" that included players Bo Jackson, Darrius Heyward-Bey, and Cliff Branch, among others. Pryor and the Raiders also agreed to a four-year deal three days later. Pryor served an NFL-mandated five-game suspension at the start of the 2011 season (the reason being the Ohio State riot), but the club was still able to function out. Following the team's victory over the Houston Texans, Pryor was reinstated the day.

Pryor saw his first NFL action against the Kansas City Chiefs on October 23, his first NFL appearance. He lined up at the wide receiver position, moved behind center, and launched a quarterback sneak, but the play was called off due to a missing start penalty on Pryor.

Pryor did not return for the bulk of the 2012 season, but Carson Palmer's 22-yard reception against the Carolina Panthers in Week 16 was one of his few appearances. Pryor was named the starting quarterback for the San Diego Chargers' season finale after season-long starting quarterback Palmer suffered from an injury the previous week. Pryor threw for two touchdowns and rushed for another in his first game, but he also threw an interceptor and only made 46% of his passes in a three-point loss.

Following Palmer's move to the Arizona Cardinals, Pryor was supposed to face Matt Flynn and Tyler Wilson for the Raiders' starting job in 2013. Despite not being given the number 2 jersey at the start of his career by Hue Jackson because it had previously been used by JaMarcus Russell, he was able to switch with punter Marquette King and wear the number. Pryor's season opener will be announced on September 2, according to the organization on September 2. With 13 passes for 112 yards in the first game against the Indianapolis Colts, he tied the Raiders' rushing record for a quarterback. Rich Gannon used to hold this record, but the Raiders have surpassed it.

The Oakland Raiders faced the Jacksonville Jaguars at home in Week 2. In the game, the Raiders exercised ball control, rushing for over 150 yards and overthrowrowning the Jaguars 19-19-199. Pryor had 15 of 24 passes for 126 yards and no interceptions. On nine carries, he gained 50 yards rushing.

The Oakland Raiders and quarterback Wes Welker led the Raiders' high-powered Bronco offense in Week 3. Pryor was down 17-0 before Pryor threw Denarius Moore for a 73-yard touchdown. Pryor was suspended from the game in the second half after suffering a concussion, but he was good for 281 yards. On four carries, he passed for 36 yards on four carries. After Pryor left the game, Matt Flynn took over, but the Raiders lost 37-21.

Pryor was inactive against the Washington Redskins in Week 4. Flynn started the game, but without Pryor's mobility, the offense faltered, and the Redskins prevailed over Oakland 24–14. This was the first game the Raiders played after Pryor was named the starter, giving the team a 0–1 record without a quarterback.

Pryor found himself at the helm of the Oakland Raiders in Week 5, and the Raiders responded against the San Diego Chargers. In the first quarter, he threw two touchdowns and completed his first ten passes. Pryor responded with a 44-yard touchdown kick to wideout Rod Streater after an early intercept against Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers. Denarius Moore, a wideout, was thrown for the second touchdown pass, giving Oakland a 14-0 lead. Pryor led the Raiders to a field goal in the second quarter, giving his team their first 17-0 lead at home since 2002. Both Pryor and the Raiders failed in the second half as the Chargers returned to cut the lead to 24–17. Late in the fourth quarter, Pryor converted what seemed to be a straightforward dismissal on third down into a 20-yard field goal and sealed a 27-17 Raiders victory. Pryor was 2–3 as a starter and 2–2 as a starter this week, and 2–2 as a starter. His 135.7 passer rating against San Diego was the highest-rated game by a Raiders quarterback since Rich Gannon's 138.9 rating against the Tennessee Titans on September 29, 2002.

Pryor was fired ten times in a loss to Kansas City in week 6; he also threw three interceptions in the game, making it his first game as a starter. Denarius Moore had a touchdown pass and finished 18 of 34 for 216 yards and a touchdown pass.

Pryor led the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 8, the longest for a quarterback in NFL history. It was also the longest run of any player in the Raiders' history. Bo Jackson set a 92-yard record for Oakland on November 5, 1989. Pryor finished with nine carries for 106 yards and ten of 19 passing for 88 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions.

Pryor was hospitalized in a 24-20 loss to the New York Giants on November 10, and he was sidelined with a strained MCL in Week 9. In a November 24 game against the Titans, having seen his passing progress decrease for four games and then being hampered by a right knee injury restricting his mobility in the pocket, he was allowed to play but was relegated to backup quarterback Matt McGloin.

Pryor was traded to the Seattle Seahawks for his seventh round pick in the 2014 NFL Draft on April 21, 2014. He appeared in the preseason but was cut during the final roster cuts on August 29. Pryor spent time with the Cincinnati Bengals, Philadelphia Eagles, New York Giants, and Washington Redskins after being released from the Seahawks, but he did not sign a deal with any team.

Pryor signed a one-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs on January 7, 2015. He was released on May 5, 2015.

Pryor signed with the Cincinnati Bengals on May 10, 2015. On June 18, 2015, he was released five weeks later.

Pryor revealed by his agent that he was open to switching to wide receiver the day after being cut by the Bengals.

Pryor waived waivers on June 22, 2015, and the Cleveland Browns signed him on September 5, but the team's final 53-man squad was suspended five days later. Josh McCown was re-signed on December 2 after suffering a season-ending injury. He appeared in the Pittsburgh Steelers' last game of the season as a wide receiver, with one reception for 42 yards.

On Pryor, the Browns tendering a $1.671 million tender. Pryor was the Browns' starting wide receiver at the start of the 2016 NFL season. Pryor started as a receiver and saw few snaps at quarterback behind rookie Cody Kessler during a Week 3 match against the Miami Dolphins, with Browns quarterback Robert Griffin III and Josh McCown out of action. At the end of the second half, he had one play at safety. Pryor finished the game with three completions for 35 yards, 21 rushing yards, and scored his first rushing touchdown as a Brown, along with his 144 receiving yards. He was the first NFL receiver to have at least 120 passing yards, 30 passing yards, and 20 passing yards in a game since Frank Gifford did so for the New York Giants in 1959. Pryor scored his first touchdown on a nine-yard pass from Kessler on October 2, 2016. With five receptions for 46 receiving yards and one touchdown, he ended the Redskins' loss to them on Saturday. He will finish the game with nine receptions for 75 yards and two touchdowns against the Tennessee Titans on Week 6. Pryor had 77 receptions for 1,007 yards and four touchdowns on the season. In 2016, his 818 air yards ranked seventh among NFL wide receivers.

Pryor agreed to a one-year, $8 million deal with the Washington Redskins on March 10, 2017. Pryor had six receptions for 66 yards on his Redskins debut against the Philadelphia Eagles in the season's first game. In Week 4, Pryor caught his first touchdown pass as a Redskin against the Kansas City Chiefs. After deciding to have surgery on his ankle, he had been dealing with since Week 2, he was put on injured reserve on November 21, 2017.

Pryor signed a one-year contract with the New York Jets, with $2 million guaranteed. He appeared in six games, receiving 14 receptions for 235 yards and two touchdowns before being released on October 20, 2018. Pryor had been suffering from a groin injury prior to his release.

Pryor signed with the Buffalo Bills on October 30, 2018. He was born on November 13, 2018.

Pryor signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars on May 30, 2019. On August 31, 2019, he was put on sick reserve and was released three days later.

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