D'Andrae Carnell Thurman (born October 25, 1980) is an

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wide receiver who is currently a

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. He was signed by the

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of the

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(NFL) as an

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in 2004. He played

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. Thurman has also been a member of the

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and

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College career

Thurman played

for the

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and Southern Oregon University Raiders. During his time, he had 105 receptions, 1,530 receiving yards and 4 receiving touchdowns along with a kickoff return touchdown.

Professional career

New York Giants

On May 7, 2004, he was signed by the

of the

as an

. On June 26, 2004, he was released.

Houston Texans

On July 2, 2004, he signed with the

. On August 30, 2004, he was eventually released.

Pittsburgh Steelers

On September 7, 2004, he signed with the

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to join their practice squad.

Green Bay Packers

On September 8, 2004, he signed with the

. He only played 2 games and recorded 2 receptions for 12 yards.

Tennessee Titans

On September 4, 2005, he signed with the

and was on the practice squad. He only appeared in 5 games and he return 9 punts for 31 yards along with 2 kickoff returns for 42 yards. On October 25, 2005, he was released after violating team rules.

Green Bay Packers

On October 25, 2005, he signed with the

. He appeared in 10 games and started just one game. He recorded 7 receptions for 92 yards.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

On May 18, 2006, he signed with the

of the

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. He recorded 40 receptions for 426 yards and one touchdown.

Dallas Desperados

In 2007, he signed with the

of the

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. He played for 2 seasons where recorded 65 receptions for 839 yards and 19 touchdowns.

Las Vegas Locomotives

In 2009, he signed with the

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of the United Football League. In three seasons, he recorded 57 receptions for 796 yards and one touchdown. He is currently the UFL's All-Time leading in Receptions and receiving yards.

Arizona Rattlers

He signed with the Arizona Rattlers of the

Milwaukee Mustangs

He signed with Milwaukee Mustangs of the

Philadelphia Soul

He would next sign with the

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and played in

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Portland Thunder

On February 19, 2014, Thurman was traded to the

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for future considerations, but was later released by the team.

Jacksonville Sharks

On April 16, 2014, Thurman was assigned to the

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. He was placed on reassignment on April 24, 2014.

Cleveland Gladiators

On October 9, 2014, Thurman was assigned to the

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. On June 23, 2015, Thurman was placed on reassignment.

References

External links

Las Vegas Locomotives bio

Milwaukee Mustangs bio
1980 births Living people American football wide receivers American players of Canadian football Arizona Rattlers players Arizona Wildcats football players Canadian football wide receivers Dallas Desperados players Green Bay Packers players Houston Texans players Las Vegas Locomotives players Milwaukee Mustangs (2009–2012) players Philadelphia Soul players New York Giants players Players of American football from Houston Players of Canadian football from Houston Southern Oregon Raiders football players Tennessee Titans players Winnipeg Blue Bombers players Portland Thunder players Jacksonville Sharks players Cleveland Gladiators players {{widereceiver-1980s-stub