Adrion Dante "Dri" Archer was born on August 9,1991 and is an American former professional football player who was a running back and return specialist for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League.
18 Facts About Dri Archer
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Dri Archer played college football for the Kent State Golden Flashes, earning consensus All-American honors on 2012.
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Dri Archer was selected by the Steelers in the third round of the 2014 NFL draft.
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Dri Archer was a member of the New York Jets and Buffalo Bills.
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Dri Archer helped Venice High School win two district titles.
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Dri Archer was offered track scholarships from both Clemson and Arkansas.
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In 2012, Dri Archer had 1,429 rushing yards, 16 rushing touchdowns, 561 receiving yards, and four receiving touchdowns.
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Against Ball State, Dri Archer had a 99-yard kick return for a touchdown and set a career-high with 350 all-purpose yards.
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Dri Archer was named the MAC Special Teams Player of the Year.
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Dri Archer made the All-MAC first-team as a running back and kick returner.
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Dri Archer was a finalist for the Paul Hornung Award.
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At the NFL Scouting Combine, Dri Archer ran the 40-yard dash in 4.26 seconds, which is the fifth-fastest time ever recorded since the NFL began electronic timing.
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Dri Archer was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 3rd round with the 97th overall pick in the 2014 NFL draft.
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On September 7,2014, Dri Archer made his NFL debut against the Cleveland Browns.
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In 2015, Dri Archer saw more action in the kick return game but did not factor into the offense.
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Dri Archer finished with 14 kickoff returns for 324 net yards for a 25.29 average.
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On November 5,2015, Dri Archer was waived by the Steelers.
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Dri Archer was claimed off waivers by the Buffalo Bills on May 10,2016.