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20 Facts About Quinton Porter

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Quinton George Porter was born on December 28,1982 and is an American former professional gridiron football quarterback.

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Quinton Porter was on the practice squad for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League.

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Quinton Porter was originally signed by the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent in 2006.

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Quinton Porter was the youngest of the five children of Georgia and Michael Porter.

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Quinton Porter was a football star at King Middle School, then Portland High School.

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At Portland High, Quinton Porter played basketball and was a member of the National Honor Society.

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Quinton Porter accepted a scholarship from Boston College and saw action as a backup in 2001 and 2002.

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Quinton Porter was the starting quarterback his junior year for all but the last three games after a hand injury.

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Quinton Porter was redshirted in 2004, making 2005 his senior year.

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Quinton Porter was named starting quarterback at the start of the 2005 season.

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In February 2003 Quinton Porter experienced a personal tragedy when his father died unexpectedly of a heart attack.

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Quinton Porter signed with the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent May 8,2006.

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Quinton Porter was then signed to the active roster for the remainder of his rookie season.

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Quinton Porter was the team's third-string quarterback for much of the 2006 season.

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Quinton Porter was released by the Texans August 26,2007.

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Quinton Porter was signed to Carolina's practice squad on September 26,2007.

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Quinton Porter beat out Timmy Chang in the preseason to become the Ti-Cats third-string quarterback.

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In 2011, Quinton Porter led the CFL in rushing touchdowns with nine.

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On January 21,2013, Quinton Porter signed a 3-year deal with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League.

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In 2019, Quinton Porter joined Pico - Get Personal as vice president for North America.