Toben Opurum (born November 18, 1990) is a former

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. Opurum played in college at the

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. Opurum was signed as an undrafted free agent by the

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. Opurum has also played for the

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and

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College career

Opurum was recruited as a

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. As a freshman, Opurum rushed for 554 yards and 9 touchdowns. Opurum began playing

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his sophomore year. His sophomore year, he recorded 21 tackles and 1 sack. Following his sophomore year, he was named Academic All Big-12. As a junior, Opurum recorded 45 tackles and 4 sacks. His performance his junior year earned Opurum an honorable mention on the All Big-12 team that season. His senior year, Opurum recorded 41 tackles and 1 and a half sacks.

Professional career

Kansas City Chiefs

After going undrafted, Opurum signed with the

on May 17, 2013. He played

during the

' 2013 preseason, but was released during the Kansas City Chiefs' final cuts. He was then signed to the Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad. He was cut and re-signed to the practice squad several times during the 2013 season.

Houston Texans

On December 24, 2013, Opurum was signed by the

off the

' practice squad. Opurum was released during the final round of cuts of the 2014 preseason, but was signed to the practice squad after clearing waivers. He was released on October 7, 2014.

New Orleans Saints

The

signed Opurum to their practice squad on December 11, 2014. He was waived for final roster cuts before the start of the 2015 season, but was signed to the practice squad on September 6, 2015. On December 16, 2015, Opurum was promoted to the 53-man roster. He was waived on December 25, 2015, Opurum was waived by the Saints. He was promoted back to the active roster on January 3, 2016. On May 9, 2016, Opurum was released by the Saints.

Denver Broncos

On May 10, 2016, Opurum was claimed via waivers by the Denver Broncos, but was waived two days later after a failed physical.

References

External links

Kansas Jayhawks bio
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Opurum, Toben 1990 births Living people American football fullbacks American football linebackers Denver Broncos players Houston Texans players Kansas City Chiefs players Kansas Jayhawks football players New Orleans Saints players Plano East Senior High School alumni Players of American football from Plano, Texas Players of American football from Richardson, Texas