He’d run 43 times for 134 yards, and catch 15 passes for 101 yards that season before injury ended his season after 5 games.
Then he returned stateside for camp and practice squad action with the Colts in 2007, and the Panthers from 2007-’09.
He’d wrap up his playing career on the off-season roster of the Toronto Argonauts of the CFL in 2010.
DeCori pursued a career in law enforcement and as of 2025 has become a decorated member of Texas DPS Enforcement.
NOTES:
DeCori is most famously known by Razorback faithful for catching the TD pass from Matt Jones with seconds to play, to upset the 18th ranked LSU Tigers in what is known as the Miracle on Markham.
Great card. Great autograph from DeCori. A fun, deep cut player.
Michael Walter played high school football on a whim his senior season and got recruited to play at Oregon in 1980.
He initially started as an LB before transitioning to DE midway through his Freshman campaign.
Really came on as a Senior, when he had 18 TFL and 13 sacks.
Selected in the second round of the 1983 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys.
Converted to LB, but played sparingly, mainly on special teams.
After drafting a bunch of linebackers in the ’84 draft, Walter was cut.
Signed with the San Fransisco 49ers the next day, and was moved to ILB.
Became a regular starter the following season.
Led the ‘9ers in tackles from 1987-’89.
Picked off John Elway during Super Bowl XXIV as the ‘9ers cruised to a 55-10 win over the Broncos.
With Ken Norton Jr signed by SF in 1994, Michael was not resigned by the team and opted to retire.
NOTES:
Mike is one of the few NFL players to have donned pads for both Tom Landry and Bill Walsh. He appears in both Tecmo Bowl and its sequel Tecmo Super Bowl for the 49ers.
Torrey Smith converted from QB to WR his Freshman year at Maryland in 2007.
The raw talent speed merchant stepped into the starting lineup for 6 games in 2008 seeing significant time on special teams returning kicks.
Posted a 25.9 Average, returning 42 kicks and 1 99 yards for a TD.
In 2009, he pulled double duty, catching 61 passes for 824 yards and 5 TDs, while leading the NCAA with 51 returns for 1309 yards (2 TDs).
Then in 2010, Smith caught 67 passes for 1055 yards and 12 TDs.
2nd round pick of the Ravens in 2011.
Immediately built rapport with QB Joe Flacco as a deep vertical threat.
Caught 50 passes for 841 yards and 7 TDs his rookie campaign.
In 2013 had a career high 65 catches for 1,128 yards and 4 TDs.
His 2014 campaign would yield a career high 11 TD catches on 49 receptions.
Played 2015 and ’16 with the San Fransisco 49ers.
Posted a league high 20.1 yards per reception in 2015 on 33 receptions.
Joined the Eagles for 2017 winning his second Super Bowl catching 36 passes for 430 yards and 2 TDs.
Final season in 2018 was with the Panthers in primarily a backup capacity, but still managed to catch 17 passes for 190 yards and 2 TDs.
Hugely involved in philanthropic work- an area Torrey has been recognized in for his contributions.
Torrey has expanded his interests into working both in radio and podcasts as a co-host of “The Opening Drive” and “Trending Thoughts with Torrey Smith”.
ACCOLADES:
Library of Virginia – Strong Men & Women of Virginia History
Colonial Beach Park- Named in his honor
NOTES:
A beautiful, beautiful tricolor patch card from Torrey’s Jersey here that I was able to negotiate off the seller at a more than fair price. If you think that the card market is fine, then I’m more than happy to poach mid range memorable Hall of very good, tricolor patches, and select autographs off of you.
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