Troy Joseph Bergeron was born on December 3,1983 and is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League for the Buffalo Bills, Atlanta Falcons and Dallas Cowboys.
31 Facts About Troy Bergeron
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Troy Bergeron was a member of the Georgia Force and Cleveland Gladiators in the Arena Football League.
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Troy Bergeron was a three-year starter at wide receiver in a Wing T offense, that focused on running the football.
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Troy Bergeron had one interception in limited duty at cornerback.
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Troy Bergeron missed three games during the season because of surgery to correct compartmental syndrome in his leg.
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Troy Bergeron then transferred to Middle Tennessee State University, but while he was sitting out as a redshirt freshman, his fiancee gave birth to their son and Bergeron decided to move to Columbus to be with his family.
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Troy Bergeron later requested to transfer to Troy University, which was closer to his home, but Middle Tennessee wouldn't release him from his commitment.
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Troy Bergeron then opted to sign a professional football contract with the af2's Columbus Wardogs and never played a down of college football.
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In 2004, Bergeron made the Columbus Wardogs roster and became the youngest player in af2 history at 21.
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Troy Bergeron recorded 77 receptions for 1,220 yards and 26 touchdowns despite missing the team's first four games.
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Troy Bergeron was only the third Wardog player to reach 1,000 yards receiving.
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Troy Bergeron set a franchise single-game record with 212 receiving yards against the Macon Knights.
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Troy Bergeron was twice named the af2's Offensive Player of the Week.
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In 2005, Troy Bergeron signed with the Georgia Force of the Arena Football League.
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Troy Bergeron stepped in, tallying a team-high 6 receptions for 116 yards, a game-high 3 receiving touchdowns and 74 yards on three kickoff returns.
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Troy Bergeron was named Offensive Player of the Game for his first AFL contest and was given the starter position.
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Troy Bergeron played in all 16 games, collecting 105 receptions for 1,372 yards, 31 touchdowns and 57 kickoff returns for 1,058 yards.
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Troy Bergeron had a career-long 51-yard kickoff return and a career-long 37-yard missed field goal return against the Grand Rapids Rampage.
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Troy Bergeron was named the 2005 AFL Rookie of the Year and was selected to the 2005 AFL All-Rookie Team.
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Troy Bergeron attended training camp and was released following the final pre-season game.
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Troy Bergeron appeared in all 16 games and recorded career highs in receptions, receiving yards, touchdowns, rushing attempts and rushing yards, while earning Second team All-Arena honors.
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Troy Bergeron led the team in receptions and receiving yards, he recorded four touchdowns on the road against the Austin Wranglers.
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Troy Bergeron had six kickoff returns for 103 yards and one rush for 10 yards.
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Troy Bergeron's 194 receiving yards and 307 total yards set new single-game franchise-highs.
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Troy Bergeron added two tackles and one fumble recovery on special teams.
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In 2008, Troy Bergeron recorded 91 receptions for 1,247 yards, 24 touchdowns, 7 carries for 62 yards and 7 tackles.
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In March 2009, Troy Bergeron signed with the Columbus Lions of the American Indoor Football Association.
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Troy Bergeron led the team in receiving yards, touchdowns and catches.
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Troy Bergeron contributed to the franchise winning the SIFL championship in 2010.
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Troy Bergeron spent a total of 6 games on the active roster.
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Troy Bergeron returned to the Cowboys after the collective bargaining agreement was signed.