Mario Urrutia
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Cincinnati Bengals — No. 18 | |
Wide Receiver | |
Date of birth: January 18, 1986 | |
Height: 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | Weight: 220 lb (100 kg) |
National Football League debut | |
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No regular season or postseason appearances | |
Career history | |
College: Louisville | |
NFL Draft: 2008 / Round: 7 / Pick: 246 | |
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Mario Urrutia (born January 18, 1986) is an American football wide receiver formerly with the Louisville Cardinals. Urrutia chose to forgo his remaining year of eligibility at the University of Louisville in December 2007, opting instead to enter the 2008 NFL Draft. He was selected in 7th round (246th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals.
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[edit] College career
[edit] 2005 season
In Urrutia's freshman year, he was named second team All Big East Conference. Catching 37 passes for 797 yards, he ranked third on the team in both statistics. He was also named a Sporting News All American.
[edit] 2006 season
While the squad went 12-1, including a win over ACC champion Wake Forest in the 2007 Orange Bowl, Urrutia had his best statistical season during this year, catching a career high 58 balls for 973 yards. He also had 6 touchdown catches. He was second on the team in catches.
[edit] 2007 season
Urrutia did not repeat the success of his 2006 season in 2007. He played in only 8 games, catching 35 passes for 501 yards and 3 touchdowns. He left Louisville on December 14, 2007.
[edit] External links
- ESPN Player Profile
- http://uoflsports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/urrutia_mario00.html Profile] UofLsports.com
- Louisville WR Mario Urrutia will skip senior season for NFL Draft Associated Press, December 14, 2007
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