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15 Facts About Tim Toone

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Timothy Lee Toone was born on February 14,1985 and is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League.

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Tim Toone was selected by the Detroit Lions with the final pick of the 2010 NFL draft, earning the title of Mr Irrelevant.

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Tim Toone played two years of NCAA Division I FCS college football for the Weber State Wildcats in Ogden, Utah.

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Tim Toone finished with an average of 39.28 yards per reception.

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Tim Toone had a more productive season as a wide receiver in his second season with 32 catches, 698 yards, and 10 touchdowns, having started all 11 games for the Wildcats.

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Tim Toone averaged 63.45 yards per game and had 10 touchdowns.

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Tim Toone was the 255th and final selection of the 2010 NFL draft by the Detroit Lions, thus earning the moniker Mr Irrelevant.

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On September 4,2010, Tim Toone was one of the final cuts as Detroit reduced its roster to the 53-man limit.

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Tim Toone was placed on the practice squad's injured reserve due to an undisclosed injury on October 7,2010.

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Tim Toone was re-signed to a future contract on January 5,2011.

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Tim Toone was signed by the Atlanta Falcons on July 25,2012.

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Tim Toone made the 53-man roster for the first time.

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Tim Toone was cut on September 6,2012, due to a hamstring pull, but later re-signed on November 13,2012.

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On July 23,2013, Tim Toone was waived by the Atlanta Falcons.

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On July 30,2013, Tim Toone was signed by the New Orleans Saints.