Mike Furrey

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Full Name: Michael Thomas Furrey Primary Position: WR Height/Weight: 5' 10"/181 College: Ohio State University, University of Northern Iowa Birthdate: May 12, 1977 High School: Hilliard (OH) Birthplace: Grove City, Ohio Pro Experience: 4 years

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Mike Furrey made the 2003 Rams roster and played in 13 games, serving as wide receiver and special teams ace. He played in 8 games and 2 playoff contests in 2004. Due to a lack of depth in the Rams' secondary before the 2005 season, Furrey converted to a free safety based on his experience in the AFL where players play both offense and defense. He became the starter in week 5. Furrey was successful in the transition, as he had one game winning interception 67 yard return for a touchdown, and the next week a game-clinching interception in the closing minutes of the fourth quarter. At the end of the 2005 season, Furrey was released.

The Detroit Lions signed Furrey to a one-year deal on April 4, 2006 as a wide receiver, being one of the few active players in the NFL to have started on both offense and defense in his career. Furrey has emerged as a solid option in the Lions offense, catching 98 passes for 1086 yards and 7 touchdowns through week 17.

On December 31, 2006, Furrey set the pro football record for most catches for a non-rookie after a season with 0 catches. He had 98 receptions at the end of the 2006 season, after 0 in 2005. The previous record was 92 catches, set in 1960 by Lionel Taylor, playing for Denver in the AFL.

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