Elijah Thurmon
No. 84
Born: (1978-08-02) August 2, 1978 (age 45)
Heidelberg, Germany
Career information
CFL statusAmerican
Position(s)WR
Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight212 lb (96 kg)
CollegeHoward University
High schoolMeade Senior High School
Career history
As player
2000–2001Philadelphia Eagles
2001–2002Oakland Raiders
2003Berlin Thunder
2004–2005Saskatchewan Roughriders
2006Calgary Stampeders
2007–2008Montreal Alouettes
Career stats

Elijah Thurmon (born August 2, 1978) is a former American Football wide receiver who played in the National Football League, and the Canadian Football League. He entered the NFL as a free agent with the Philadelphia Eagles. Thurmon played college football for Howard University, and was inducted into their hall of fame in 2016.

Early years

Thurmon attended Meade High School where he played football, basketball and track.[1][2][3][4][5]

At Howard University Thurmon earned NCAA Academic All American, the Howard University Excellence Award, and MEAC Academic Honors. He was also a recognized as a Unanimous All American as he broke Howard and MEAC total pass receiving yards and pass receptions records.[citation needed]

Professional career

National Football League

Considered one of the best wide receivers in the MEAC while at Howard University,[6] Thurmon was acquired as a free agent by the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles. The following season, he signed with the Oakland Raiders and in the 2003 season,[7][8][9][10] the Chicago Bears signed him and allocated him to NFL Europe's Berlin Thunder where he started ten games as wide receiver, leading the team with 37 receptions for 412 yards and five touchdowns.[11][12][13]

Canadian Football League

After his years in the NFL, Thurmon joined the CFL Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2004 as a free agent[14] He had 88 receptions as slotback in 2005 for 1,048 yards and seven touchdowns, and was chosen as a West Division All-Star.[15][16]

Thurmon became a free agent and signed with the Calgary Stampeders in 2006.[12][15][17]

The Montreal Alouettes signed Thurmon in 2007 and he was named their offence MVP for four of the season's 18 games.[14][18][19]

After professional football

Thurmon was inducted into the Howard University Hall of Fame in 2016.[20]

References

  1. ^ Morea, Mike (June 20, 2016). "A mission of opportunity for Anne Arundel Youth Football Association". Capital Gazette. Retrieved June 22, 2020. Thurmon, a Meade High School grad
  2. ^ Van Rees, Alex (January 17, 2007). "The Offseason: Are You Ready?". Gameday Magazine. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
  3. ^ O'Malley, Pat (October 25, 1995). "Meade, 1–9 last season, has eyes for county title this time around". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved July 10, 2020.
  4. ^ O'Malley, Pat (February 18, 1996). "Meade upsets Glen Burnie, leaves title game unsettled Race for division crowns goes down to final day". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved July 10, 2020.
  5. ^ "Elijah Thurmon". Perfect Performance. Retrieved July 10, 2020.
  6. ^ Seidel, Jeff (September 2, 1999). "Thurmon Has a Solid Grasp at Wide Receiver". The Washington Post. Retrieved June 27, 2020.
  7. ^ Larimer, Terry (April 29, 2000). "Pinkston Gets First Burn from McNabb's Heat". The Morning Call. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
  8. ^ "NFL transactions". The Baltimore Sun. August 28, 2000. Retrieved June 27, 2020. Eagles: Waived ... WR Elijah Thurmon
  9. ^ "Transactions". The Washington Post. September 3, 2001. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
  10. ^ "For The Record". The Baltimore Sun. September 2, 2002. Retrieved June 22, 2020. Raiders: Waived ... WR Elijah Thurmon
  11. ^ "Baseball American League". Chicago Tribune. January 9, 2003. Retrieved June 22, 2020. Bears: Signed ... WR Elijah Thurmon
  12. ^ a b "Stampeders Land Impact Players". Calgary Stampeders. March 27, 2006. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
  13. ^ "NFL Europe – 2003". Packers History. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
  14. ^ a b Zurkowsky, Herb. "Thurmon Brings Size to AL's Air Attack". Montreal Gazette. Retrieved June 30, 2020 – via CFL.
  15. ^ a b Davis, Darell (March 28, 2006). "Riders Lose Pair". Regina Leader-Post. Retrieved June 30, 2020 – via CFL.
  16. ^ "2005 Canadian Football League". Stats Crew. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
  17. ^ "Defensive Lineman Sheldon Napastuk retires and Receiver Elijah Thurmon released". OurSports Central (Press release). Calgary Stampeders. May 23, 2007. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
  18. ^ "Alouettes Game MVPs, Week 18". Montreal Alouettes. November 6, 2007. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
  19. ^ Zurkowsky, Herb (December 11, 2008). "Salary Cap Hits Als Veterans". Montreal Gazette. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
  20. ^ "Howard Announces 2016 Hall of Fame Class". Howard University. August 19, 2016. Retrieved July 9, 2020.

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