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'''Terry Michael Billups''' (born February 9, 1975) is a former [[American football]] [[defensive back]] in the [[National Football League]] for the [[New England Patriots]] and [[Dallas Cowboys]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Lenoir–Rhyne University]]. He also was a member of the [[Rhein Fire (NFL Europe)|Rhein Fire]], [[Los Angeles Xtreme]] and [[Hamilton Tiger-Cats]]. He played [[college football]] at the [[University of North Carolina]].
'''Terry Michael Billups''' (born February 9, 1975) is a former [[American football]] [[defensive back]] in the [[National Football League]] for the [[New England Patriots]] and [[Dallas Cowboys]]. He also was a member of the [[Rhein Fire (NFL Europe)|Rhein Fire]], [[Los Angeles Xtreme]] and [[Hamilton Tiger-Cats]]. He played [[college football]] at the [[University of North Carolina]].

==Early years==
Billups attended [[Oak Ridge High School (Orlando, Florida)|Oak Ridge High School]]. As a senior, he was a two-way player, collecting 88 tackles, 4 interceptions, 32 carries for 325 yards, 5 receptions of 140 yards and 4 touchdowns. He received All-Central Florida honors and was a two-time All-conference and All-county selection.

He also lettered in track. As a senior, he won the state title in the 110 hurdles and was named the Orlando Downtown Athletic Club's Scholar-Athlete.

==College career==
Billups accepted a football scholarship from the [[University of North Carolina]]. As a redshirt freshman, he appeared in 12 games with 4 starts.

As a sophomore, he missed spring practice while recovering from shoulder surgery. He started 10 games at cornerback.

As a junior, he had a second offseason shoulder surgery. He was a backup at cornerback, registering 7 tackles, 4 passes defensed and one interception.

As a senior, he was a backup cornerback on a defense that was ranked second in the nation, that included future NFL players like [[Greg Ellis (American football)|Greg Ellis]], [[Brian Simmons]], [[Dré Bly]], [[Vonnie Holliday]], [[Omar Brown (defensive back, born 1975)|Omar Brown]], [[Kivuusama Mays]], [[Russell Davis (defensive tackle)|Russell Davis]], [[Robert Williams (defensive back)|Robert Williams]], [[Ebenezer Ekuban]], [[Keith Newman]] and [[Nate Hobgood-Chittick]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://goheels.com/news/2002/11/4/205475587.aspx |title=PACE: PUT '97 HEELS UNDER SCOPE FOR PERSPECTIVE |date=November 4, 2002}}</ref> He posted 10 tackles and one forced fumble. He had 5 tackles and one forced fumble against [[Florida State University]].


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
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In 1999, he was signed to the [[New England Patriots]]. He was promoted to the active roster on December 15.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1999/12/16/sports/transactions-919110.html |title=Transactions |date=December 16, 1999}}</ref> He appeared in 2 games.
In 1999, he was signed to the [[New England Patriots]]. He was promoted to the active roster on December 15.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1999/12/16/sports/transactions-919110.html |title=Transactions |date=December 16, 1999}}</ref> He appeared in 2 games.

==Personal life==
His brother [[Lewis Billups]] played defensive back in the [[NFL]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/1998/09/13/oak-ridge-grad-reaches-for-nfl/ |title=Oak Ridge Grad Reaches For NFL |date=September 13, 1998}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 20:02, 12 August 2023

Terry Billups
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Position:Defensive back
Personal information
Born: (1975-02-09) February 9, 1975 (age 49)
Wiesbaden, Germany
Height:5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High school:Orlando (FL) Oak Ridge
College:North Carolina
Undrafted:1998
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Player stats at PFR

Terry Michael Billups (born February 9, 1975) is a former American football defensive back in the National Football League for the New England Patriots and Dallas Cowboys. He also was a member of the Rhein Fire, Los Angeles Xtreme and Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He played college football at the University of North Carolina.

Early years

Billups attended Oak Ridge High School. As a senior, he was a two-way player, collecting 88 tackles, 4 interceptions, 32 carries for 325 yards, 5 receptions of 140 yards and 4 touchdowns. He received All-Central Florida honors and was a two-time All-conference and All-county selection.

He also lettered in track. As a senior, he won the state title in the 110 hurdles and was named the Orlando Downtown Athletic Club's Scholar-Athlete.

College career

Billups accepted a football scholarship from the University of North Carolina. As a redshirt freshman, he appeared in 12 games with 4 starts.

As a sophomore, he missed spring practice while recovering from shoulder surgery. He started 10 games at cornerback.

As a junior, he had a second offseason shoulder surgery. He was a backup at cornerback, registering 7 tackles, 4 passes defensed and one interception.

As a senior, he was a backup cornerback on a defense that was ranked second in the nation, that included future NFL players like Greg Ellis, Brian Simmons, Dré Bly, Vonnie Holliday, Omar Brown, Kivuusama Mays, Russell Davis, Robert Williams, Ebenezer Ekuban, Keith Newman and Nate Hobgood-Chittick.[1] He posted 10 tackles and one forced fumble. He had 5 tackles and one forced fumble against Florida State University.

Professional career

In 1998, he was signed as an undrafted free agent by the New England Patriots. He was waived before the start of the season on August 25 and later signed to the practice squad.[2] He was released on September 10.[3]

On September 15, 1998, he was signed to the Miami Dolphins' practice squad.[4] He was released on September 30.[5]

On September 30, 1998, he was signed to the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on November 24. He appeared in one game and had one pass defensed against the Minnesota Vikings. He did not play against the New Orleans Saints. He was released on December 7.[6] He was re-signed to the practice squad on December 9.

In 1999, he was allocated to the Rhein Fire of NFL Europe, where he collected 4 tackles, one pass defensed, and one special teams tackle. He was released by the Cowboys before the start of the season.

In 1999, he was signed to the New England Patriots. He was promoted to the active roster on December 15.[7] He appeared in 2 games.

Personal life

His brother Lewis Billups played defensive back in the NFL.[8]

References

  1. ^ "PACE: PUT '97 HEELS UNDER SCOPE FOR PERSPECTIVE". November 4, 2002.
  2. ^ "Transactions". August 26, 1998.
  3. ^ "Transactions". September 11, 1998.
  4. ^ "Transactions". September 16, 1998.
  5. ^ "Transactions". October 1, 1998.
  6. ^ "Transactions". December 8, 1998.
  7. ^ "Transactions". December 16, 1999.
  8. ^ "Oak Ridge Grad Reaches For NFL". September 13, 1998.
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