Terrance West

Terrance West

West at 2014 Browns training camp.
No. 28  Cleveland Browns
Position:	Running back
Personal information
Date of birth:	(1991-01-28) January 28, 1991
Place of birth:	Baltimore, Maryland
Height:	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:	225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school:	Baltimore (MD) Northwestern
College:	Towson
NFL draft:	2014 / Round: 3 / Pick: 94
Career history
Cleveland Browns (2014–present)
Roster status:	Active
Career highlights and awards
CAA Offensive Player of the Year (2013) 3× All-CAA 1st Team Selection (2011, 2012, 2013) Jerry Rice Award (2011) CAA Offensive Rookie of the Year (2011) NCAA FCS Single Season Rushing Yards Record [2,509] (2013) NCAA FCS Single Season Rushing Touchdown Record [41] (2013) NCAA FCS Single Season Freshman Touchdown Record [29] (2011) All-Time Leading Rusher, Towson football history [4,854 yards, 84 TDs] (2011–2013)
Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2014
Rushing yards:	673
Rushing avg:	3.9
Rushing TDs:	4
Stats at NFL.com

Terrance West (born January 28, 1991) is an American football running back for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Browns in the third round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college football at Towson.

Early Years

West attended Northwestern High School in Baltimore, Maryland.

West had a stellar high school career; he was a 2-time All-Baltimore City selection, amassed 4,700 total yards, and was an honorable mention All-Metro selection. During his time at Northwestern, West was also a member of the basketball, baseball, and track and field teams.

College career

After high school, West attended Fork Union Military Academy in Fork Union, Virginia for a year, but left because of the distance between him and his family.

After prep school, West had to sit out a season due to NCAA rules and looked for a school that would accept him as a transfer student. West looked to play football at Clemson University, but he wasn't qualified due to low SAT scores. He was also recruited by University of Maryland, but the team's interest faded after the hiring of Randy Edsall. A paperwork error led to West missing yet another chance at playing college ball, this time for Morgan State University. After getting in contact with head coach Rob Ambrose and learning of the interest the team had in him, West eventually chose to attend Towson University.

West had a record breaking year in 2011 as a true freshman. The running back lead Towson to a 9-2 regular season, their first CAA Championship, and a playoff berth, all while rushing for a Towson freshman record 1294 yards and 29 touchdowns. In the offseason, West would be selected as the first ever winner of the Jerry Rice Award as the top freshman in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS).^[1]

West's sophomore season saw a decline in personal statistics, coupled with a decline in wins for the team. He ran for 243 less yards and 15 fewer touchdowns than the season prior and the Tigers went 7-4, missing the playoffs. Despite missing the playoffs, the Tigers still earned a share of the CAA Championship and their second straight championship season.

In 2013, West had a junior season that would see more records fall. Through 16 games, he amassed 2509 yards and 41 touchdowns (Towson University and NCAA FCS records) on 413 carries. His efforts helped lead the Tigers to a 10-2 record, including the programs first win over an FBS opponent and the school's second ever FCS playoffs appearance. He was a finalist for the 2013 Walter Payton Award, finishing 3rd in the voting.^[2] West also played a major role in the Tigers' playoff wins at Eastern Illinois University and Eastern Washington University. These wins earned the Tigers a spot in the 2013 FCS National Championship game in Frisco, TX against the North Dakota State University Bison, a game that they would lose to the defending champions by a score of 35-7.

On January 6, West officially declared himself eligible for the 2014 NFL Draft.^[3]

Career Statistics

Professional career

2014 NFL Draft

West was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the 3rd round, with the 94th overall pick, of the 2014 NFL Draft.

Cleveland Browns

In his first NFL game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, West had his first 100-yard game with 100 yards on 16 carries, a 6.3-yard average. West finished the 2014 season as the Cleveland Browns' leading rusher with 673 yards rushing on 171 carries with 4 touchdowns.

NFL Career Statistics

References

External links

• Towson Tigers bio