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TE TORY HUMPHREY #84

6' 2" • 255 lbs. • Central Michigan

Exp: 3rd NFL Season, 3rd Packers Season
Age: 25
Acquired: Free Agent 2005
Current Status: Active Roster

2007 Bio:

Broke his lower leg during first training camp practice of 2007 and was placed on injured reserve
An all-around athlete, was a key member of the coverage units and saw action as a reserve tight end in 2006 before a hamstring injury ended his season in Week 11
A four-year starter at Central Michigan (2001-04), played two seasons with current Packers defensive lineman Cullen Jenkins (2001-02). Also played in NFL Europe in 2006 with teammate Atari Bigby (Amsterdam Admirals)
Did not play tight end until the beginning of his freshman collegiate season; was named to the Freshman All-America team by The Sporting News in 2001
Played linebacker, defensive tackle and offensive guard at Saginaw (Mich.) High School, where his team lost only three games in the three years he played. Helped lead team to the state championship his junior year

Pro Summary

Backup tight end and special teams contributor looks to rebound from a broken leg that sidelined him all of 2007
Broke his lower leg during first training camp practice last year, July 28, and was placed on injured reserve following surgery just days later
Did extensive rehab all last season and was fully recovered for the start of the offseason program in March
A key member of the special teams unit in 2006, he began to see reps at tight end before a hamstring injury placed him on injured reserve in Week 11
Returned from a 2006 stint in NFL Europe to win a roster spot after a strong training camp and played in seven games, mostly on special teams
Was released late in August 2005 after spending the final month of training camp with the Packers
Re-signed to the practice squad on Nov. 15, 2005, he was promoted to the active roster in Week 17 and played in the season finale, vs. Seattle (Jan. 1, 2006), his NFL debut
The Saginaw, Mich., native started four years at Central Michigan
Lettered two years at Central Michigan with current Packers teammate Cullen Jenkins
In high school, he played linebacker, defensive tackle and offensive guard, while also competing in swimming and track
Did not play tight end until midway through his freshman preseason camp at CMU
Initially signed by the Indianapolis Colts as a non-drafted free agent in spring 2005

2007 Season

Placed on injured reserve during first week of training camp after breaking his lower leg during opening practice, July 28

2006 Season

Played in seven games, mostly on special teams, and was listed as inactive for two contests; suffered a hamstring injury at Minnesota (Nov. 12) and was placed on injured reserve three days later
Made five tackles on the coverage units, and played five snaps from scrimmage
Listed as inactive for the first two games, vs. Chicago (Sept. 10) and vs. New Orleans (Sept. 17)
Recorded one special teams stop in his first action of the season, at Detroit (Sept. 24)
Posted one special teams stop vs. St. Louis (Oct. 8)
Made two special teams stops at Miami (Oct. 22)
In addition to tight end, received playing time at fullback after William Henderson suffered a preseason knee injury Aug. 19
Had played some at fullback in 2005 while on the practice squad

2005 Season

Signed to the Packers' practice squad Nov. 15, became the fifth tight end to suit up for Green Bay in 2005
Spent six weeks on the practice squad before he was signed to the active roster on Dec. 30
Saw action in the final game vs. Seattle (Jan. 1), playing nine snaps on offense and five on special teams in his first NFL contest
Earlier, entered the league as a non-drafted free agent with Indianapolis, April 29
Waived by the Colts June 9, signed with the Packers Aug. 1 and spent the month in Green Bay before his release, Aug. 27

College

A four-year starter for Central Michigan
Caught 68 passes for 862 yards and seven touchdowns in his collegiate career
As a 2004 senior, caught eight passes for 137 yards (17.1 avg.)
Played in 10 games in 2003, notching two touchdowns among 14 catches for 212 yards
Had a career-long 72-yard reception against Toledo
In 2002, saw action in all 12 games while grabbing two TDs and 276 yards on 22 receptions
As a true freshman in 2001, played in 11 contests, averaging 21.5 yards on 11 catches with three touchdowns
Was named to the Freshman All-America team by The Sporting News in 2001
Initially slated as a defensive end, was moved to tight end before his freshman year began
Majored in entrepreneurship

Personal

Given name is Tory Terrell Humphrey
Born in Saginaw, Mich.
Married to Ebony, his high school sweetheart, the couple has two daughters, Kahnya, 6, and Naliya, 3, and a son, Tory Jr., 1
Earned nine varsity letters at Saginaw (Mich.) High School, three each in track, football and swimming
Played linebacker, defensive tackle and offensive guard for a team that lost only three games during his three seasons
Won the state championship as junior
As a senior, was listed No. 32 on the Detroit News Blue Chip and No. 48 on Detroit Free Press Fab 50
Participated in the state championship for the discus throw his senior year
Cousin, Donte Davis, played basketball at Michigan Tech
Participated in the Edgar Bennett Celebrity Bowl-A-Thon and the Brett Favre Celebrity Softball Game
Also attended a Halloween party for at-risk kids of the local Pals program, and the past two years played games and he sang carols with kids at the annual Families of Children with Cancer holiday party
Help organize the Green Bay Packers vs. Green Bay Blizzard Celebrity Softball game which benefits the elderly
Hopes to one day start his own foundation
Enjoys spending time with his family, watching TV and playing video games (lists Madden Football as his favorite), fishing, and playing basketball
Likes listening to rap music
This offseason enjoyed training in Scottsdale, Arizona and a family vacation to the Wisconsin Dells
Residence: Saginaw, Mich.

NFL Europe

Started all 10 contests at tight end for the Amsterdam Admirals in 2006, finishing fourth on the team with 19 catches for 206 yards and one TD
Also started in the Yello Strom World Bowl XIV
Played with current Packers teammate Atari Bigby
In Week 5 vs. Rhein, caught his only touchdown of the season, among three receptions for 41 yards
In the regular-season finale vs. Hamburg, made a season-high four receptions for 33 yards

Player Stats

Receiving
Year	GP	GS	No	Yds	Avg	Lg	TD
2005 Green Bay	1	0	0	0	0.0	0	0
2006 Green Bay	7	0	0	0	0.0	0	0
2007 Green Bay		(injured reserve)
NFL totals (one-plus years)	8	0	0	0	0.0	0	0

NFL Europa, Receiving
Year		GP	GS	No	Yds	Avg	Lg	TD
2006	Amsterdam Admirals	10	10	19	206	10.8	20	1

Additional statistics: Special teams tackles - 5 in 2006.

NFL debut: vs. Seattle, 1/1/06

CAREER TRANSACTIONS
2005: Signed by Indianapolis Colts as non-drafted free agent, April 29...Waived by Colts, June 9...Signed by Green Bay Packers as free agent, Aug. 1...Waived by Packers, Aug. 27...Re-signed by Packers to practice squad, Nov. 15... Promoted by Packers to active roster, Dec. 30.
2006: Placed on injured reserve (hamstring), Nov. 15.
2007: Re-signed by Packers as exclusive-rights free agent, March 23...Placed on injured reserve (ankle), Aug. 3.
2008: Re-signed by Packers as exclusive-rights free agent, March 19.

CURRENT CONTRACT EXPIRATION: After 2008

ELIAS Game By Game Packers Stats
Game Date	Opp	Receiving
Game Date	Opp	No	Yds	Avg	TD
Jan 1, 2006	SEA	0	0	0.0	0
2005 Totals		0	0	0.0	0
Sep 10, 2006	CHI	0	0	0.0	0
Sep 17, 2006	NO	0	0	0.0	0
Sep 24, 2006	@DET	0	0	0.0	0
Oct 2, 2006	@PHI	0	0	0.0	0
Oct 8, 2006	STL	0	0	0.0	0
Oct 22, 2006	@MIA	0	0	0.0	0
Oct 29, 2006	ARI	0	0	0.0	0
Nov 5, 2006	@BUF	0	0	0.0	0
Nov 12, 2006	@MIN	0	0	0.0	0
2006 Totals		0	0	0.0	0
Packers Totals		0	0	0.0	0

Statistics provided by Elias Sports Bureau