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.
CARD: UT Upper Deck 2011 HACK ACQUIRED: TTM 2025, C/o Home SENT: 10/17 RECEIVED: 11/10 (24 DAYS)
CAREER SNAPSHOT:
Aaron Humphrey played DL/LB for the Texas Longhorns from 1996-’99.
Led the Big-12 in sacks in both his junior and senior campaigns.
Over his playing career he started 45 of 48 games, posted 330 career tackles, and 10 forced fumbles.
Finished second on UT’s all-time tackles for loss list with 50, and 8th in sacks with 24.
In perhaps his finest moment for the Burnt Orange playing the season opener against Rutgers in 1997, Aaron dropped back and picked off THREE passes (almost 4) against the Scarlet Knights.
After going undrafted he signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2000, but did not make the squad.
Played for the Chicago Enforcers of the XFL 2001.
Used all over the field at ILB and DE that season, Humphrey posted 53 total tackles and 3 sacks.
Once the league folded, he was signed by the New York Jets, but was released before the season.
Signed by the Rhein Fire of the NFLE in 2002.
Posted 27 total tackles, 1 forced fumble and 5 pass deflections.
Signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars after his stint in the NFLE, Aaron was on and off the practice squad.
Spent his final three years back in Austin, as a member of the Arena Football League’s Austin Wranglers from 2004-’06.
Tallied 48 total tackles, 8.5 sacks, 5 pass blocks, 8 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries, and a 6 yard interception for a TD.
Also saw time as a willing receiver, posting 5 receptions for 47 yards and 2 TDs.
ACCOLADES:
Texas MVP and Defensive Player of the Year 1999
NOTES:
Aaron was one of the players that when I got the UT Upper Deck 2011 set I was surprised that he wasn’t included. I thought based on his unique football journey and accomplishments that he’d be a shoe in for it.
That being said the opening allowed for me to slip in with a custom card for him taking down Josh Heupel. The card itself came out perfectly and I was very pleased with the results.
I tracked down Aaron through Facebook surprisingly quick and he responded to me in no time flat. He was very excited to have his own card and to share it with his kids.
Knowing that I was a big fan and also of the Austin Wranglers, he also sent me a signed jersey from his days with the team!
Here is the jersey Aaron said he was going to send me. 🙂
CARDS: Pro Set 1992, Skybox Premium 1993-94 ACQUIRED: TTM 2024, C/o Home SENT: 9/10/24 RECEIVED: 1/14/26 (491 days) FAILURE: TTM 2021, C/o Home
CAREER SNAPSHOT:
Sanjay Beach played WR from 1985-’87 at Colorado State.
He caught 85 passes for 1074 yards and 3 TDs, and returned 68 kicks for 1557 yards and a TD.
Undrafted in ’88, he signed with the Dallas Cowboys- but was cut in the preseason due to injury.
Signed with the Jets in 89 and was elevated off the practice squad for a game.
Joined the 49ers as a free agent in ’90, again spending the season on the practice squad.
Cracked the team in 1991 at the bottom of the WR depth chart.
Caught 4 passes, and did some work on special teams that year.
In 1992, signed as a Plan B Free Agent with the Packers.
Caught his first professional TD, and the first pass (not to himself) from Brett Favre.
Finished the season with 17 receptions for 122 yards.
Returned to the ‘9ers during the 93 campaign, and again saw seldom playing time catching 5 passes.
Released in 1994, Sanjay signed with the Amsterdam Admirals of the World League in 1995.
He caught a career high 27 passes for 383 yards and a TD.
Signed with ‘9ers a 3rd time in 1995 but did not make the squad.
Had one final hurrah with the Broncos in ’96 but was released before the regular season.
Currently works in the financial sector.
NOTES:
I mean I noticed all my friends had gotten back an autograph from Sanjay so I wondered what happened to mine. I went ahead and sent a new request out almost 3 years later and waited another year or so, and here it is… in ball point pen.. Ah well.
Sanjay is the first person of Indian descent to play professional gridiron football in the NFL.
Celebrating the game, the players, the cards, and the autographs for over 25 years.
