1. Donnie Dion Avery was born on June 12,1984 and is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League.
20 Facts About Donnie Avery
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Donnie Avery played college football for the Houston Cougars and was selected by the St Louis Rams in the second round of the 2008 NFL draft.
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At Hastings High School in Alief, Texas, Donnie Avery was a First-team All-District selection as both a wide receiver and return specialist as a senior.
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Donnie Avery returned 13 punts for 399 yards and three scores, as well as seven kickoffs for 345 yards and one touchdown, in addition to rushing 16 times for 175 yards and two scores.
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In 2007 Donnie Avery led the Cougars with a career-high 91 catches for school and conference season records of 1,456 yards and seven touchdowns.
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Donnie Avery was named to the Conference USA All-Freshman team in 2004.
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Donnie Avery was selected by the Rams in the second round of the 2008 NFL draft.
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Donnie Avery was the first wide receiver taken in the draft in 2008.
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On July 26,2008, Donnie Avery signed a four-year, $4.8 million contract which includes 3 million guaranteed.
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Donnie Avery became the first non-first round pick to earn the honor since linebacker Pisa Tinoisamoa in 2003.
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Donnie Avery missed the entire 2010 season due to that injury.
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On September 3,2011, Donnie Avery was released by the Rams.
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On September 28,2011, Donnie Avery signed with the Tennessee Titans.
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Donnie Avery signed with the Indianapolis Colts on March 23,2012.
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On September 9,2012, Donnie Avery caught a 6-yard touchdown from Andrew Luck.
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On March 12,2013, Donnie Avery signed with Kansas City Chiefs.
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Donnie Avery played in all 16 games for the Chiefs in 2013, catching 40 passes for 596 yards and 2 touchdowns for the year.
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In week 4 of the 2014 season against the New England Patriots, Donnie Avery was removed in the fourth quarter with a possible groin injury.
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Donnie Avery did not return to the game and later that week traveled to Philadelphia to undergo sports hernia surgery.
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On February 17,2015, Donnie Avery was released by the Chiefs.