Greg Dortch

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Greg Dortch
No. 83 – Arizona Cardinals
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1998-05-29) May 29, 1998 (age 23)
Richmond, Virginia
Height:5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight:175 lb (79 kg)
Career information
High school:Highland Springs (VA)
College:Wake Forest
Undrafted:2019
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
  • Second team All-ACC (2017)
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

Greg Dortch (born May 29, 1998) is an American football wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Wake Forest.

Early years[]

Dortch attended Highland Springs High School in Highland Springs, Virginia. He committed to Wake Forest University to play college football.[1]

College career[]

Dortch redshirted his first year at Wake Forest in 2016. As a redshirt freshman in 2017, he played in eight games and had 53 receptions for 722 yards and nine touchdowns. As a redshirt sophomore in 2018, he had 89 receptions for 1,078 yards and eight touchdowns.[2] He was named an All-American as a return specialist after recording two punt return touchdowns. After the season, Dortch decided to forgo the remaining two years of eligibility to pursue a career in the NFL.[3][4]

Professional career[]

New York Jets[]

Following the conclusion of the 2019 NFL Draft, Dortch signed with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent.[5] He was waived on September 1, 2019 and was re-signed to the practice squad.[6][7]

Carolina Panthers[]

On October 16, 2019, the Carolina Panthers signed Dortch off the Jets practice squad to their active roster.[8] He was waived on November 11, 2019 and re-signed to the practice squad two days later.[9] He was promoted to the active roster on December 6, 2019, but was waived four days later.[10]

Los Angeles Rams[]

On December 12, 2019, Dortch was signed to the Los Angeles Rams practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Rams on December 31, 2019. He was waived on July 25, 2020.[11]

Dortch visited the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on August 23, 2020.[12]

Atlanta Falcons[]

On December 28, 2020, Dortch was signed to the Atlanta Falcons' practice squad.[13] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 4, 2021.[14] He was waived on June 17, 2021.[15]

Arizona Cardinals[]

On August 3, 2021, Dortch signed with the Arizona Cardinals.[16] He was waived on August 31, 2021 and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[17][18] He was promoted to the active roster on December 25.[19]

References[]

  1. ^ "Highland Springs' Dortch commits to Wake Forest". richmond.com. Retrieved 2018-12-28.
  2. ^ "Greg Dortch named first-team All-ACC, seven other Deacons collect ACC recognition". journalnow.com. Retrieved 2018-12-28.
  3. ^ "Wake Forest receiver Greg Dortch will enter 2019 NFL Draft | News & Observer". newsobserver.com. Retrieved 2018-12-28.
  4. ^ "Wake Forest WR Greg Dortch skipping final 2 seasons for NFL draft". espn.in. Retrieved 2018-12-28.
  5. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (May 10, 2019). "Jets Sign 16 Undrafted Free Agents". NewYorkJets.com.
  6. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (September 1, 2019). "Jets Claim 4 Players, Add Another 7 to Practice Squad". NewYorkJets.com.
  7. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (September 2, 2019). "Jets Re-Sign LB Albert McClellan, Place OL Brent Qvale on IR". NewYorkJets.com.
  8. ^ Henson, Max (October 16, 2019). "Panthers sign returner Greg Dortch off Jets' practice squad". Carolina Panthers. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
  9. ^ "Panthers claim running back Mike Davis, waive returner Greg Dortch". Panthers.com. November 11, 2019.
  10. ^ "Panthers promote Greg Dortch to active roster". Panthers.com. December 6, 2019.
  11. ^ Williams, Charean (July 25, 2020). "Rams cut Jake Gervase, Ethan Wolf, Greg Dortch, Nate Trewyn". NBCSports.com. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
  12. ^ @AlbertBreer (August 23, 2020). "And here's today's tryout/visit list. Ex-Ohio State QB Cardale Jones and ex-Lions RB Theo Riddick worked out for Vegas" (Tweet). Retrieved August 24, 2020 – via Twitter.
  13. ^ Urben, Matt (December 29, 2020). "Falcons sign former Panthers WR Greg Dortch to practice squad". USAToday.com. Retrieved February 10, 2021.
  14. ^ McFadden, Will (January 4, 2021). "Falcons sign 11 players to reserve/future contracts". AtlantaFalcons.com.
  15. ^ "Falcons sign four free agents". AtlantaFalcons.com. June 17, 2021.
  16. ^ Urban, Darren (August 3, 2021). "Cardinals Add Wide Receiver By Signing Greg Dortch". AZCardinals.com.
  17. ^ Urban, Darren (August 31, 2021). "Initial Roster Set As Cardinals Cut Down For Season". AZCardinals.com.
  18. ^ Urban, Darren (September 1, 2021). "Chris Banjo Among 9 Cardinals Add To Practice Squad". AZCardinals.com.
  19. ^ Urban, Darren (December 25, 2021). "James Conner, Rondale Moore Inactive As Cardinals Promote Greg Dortch". AZCardinals.com.

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