Jerry Porter (born July 14, 1978 in Washington, D.C.) is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was originally drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the second round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at West Virginia.
Porter has also played for the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Porter attended Coolidge High School in Washington D.C., and was a star in football, basketball, baseball, and track. In football, he was...
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Jerry Porter (born July 14, 1978 in Washington, D.C.) is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was originally drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the second round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at West Virginia.
Porter has also played for the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Porter attended Coolidge High School in Washington D.C., and was a star in football, basketball, baseball, and track. In football, he was a Blue Chip All-American selection and also won All-State honors. He was often called "Superman" by the West Virginia scouts, because he could play quarterback, wide receiver, fullback, halfback, defensive end, and defensive back during three varsity seasons. He was also reported to possess a 40-inch vertical jump, ability to throw a football 80 yards with one hand and 50 yards with his other while on his knees, and run a 4.4 40 yard dash.
Jerry Porter came into West Virginia as a freshman, and coach Don Nehlen was uncertain of his final...
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