Terrelle Pryor

Terrelle Pryor Sr. was born on June 20, 1989, in Jeannette, Pennsylvania. In high school, he excelled in both football and basketball. He was recognized as one of the top football prospects of 2008 by Rivals.com, which named him “Junior of the Year.” He achieved significant high school milestones, including becoming the first player in Pennsylvania history to rush for 4,000 yards and throw for 4,000 yards. He led Jeannette High School to a PIAA state basketball championship and a PIAA Class “AA” state football championship, setting a state season record of 860 points. Pryor’s high school accomplishments earned him titles such as the two-time Pennsylvania Player of the Year and the MVP of the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

Pryor committed to Ohio State University, where he played quarterback from 2008 to 2010. During his college career, he led the Ohio State Buckeyes to two Big Ten championships. He was named the Rose Bowl Offensive MVP in 2010 and the Big Ten Freshman of the Year in 2008. His college tenure ended prematurely due to NCAA sanctions related to selling memorabilia, leading to his withdrawal from the university in 2011.

Pryor’s professional career began when he was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the third round of the 2011 NFL supplemental draft. He initially played as a quarterback for the Raiders from 2011 to 2013. In 2015, he converted full-time to wide receiver with the Cleveland Browns. He recorded over 1,000 receiving yards in the 2016 season. He subsequently played for the Washington Redskins in 2017, and the New York Jets and Buffalo Bills in 2018. His NFL career also included stints with the Seattle Seahawks, Kansas City Chiefs, and Cincinnati Bengals, typically as an offseason or practice squad member. He last signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2019 before being placed on injured reserve and released.