- Terrell Golden
Infobox NFLactive
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width=200
currentteam=Free Agent
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currentposition=Wide Receiver
birthdate=birth date and age|1984|12|24
birthplace=Millington, Tennessee
heightft=6
heightin=3
weight=217
debutyear=
highlights=
college=Penn State University
draftyear=2008
draftround=Undrafted
draftpick=N/A
pastteams=Philadelphia Eagles (2008)
statweek=17
statseason=2007
statlabel1=Receptions
statvalue1=
statlabel2=Receiving Yards
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statlabel3=Receiving TDs
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nfl=ALE617460""'Terrell Golden is an
American Football free agent wide receiver , most recently of thePhiladelphia Eagles . [http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/20080428_Eagles_add_3_undrafted_wide_receivers.html]Early Life
Golden had a successful high school career at
Lake Taylor High School where he lettered in basketball and track and field, in addition to football. Golden was named an All-American, and received scholarship offers from both Penn State and Virginia Tech. Rivals rated Golden as a 3-star prospect and as the #14 prospect from the state of Virginia. [http://bwi.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=11774] Golden committed to Penn State.College Career
Golden struggled to find consistent playing time throughout his first three seasons at Penn State, tallying just 18 catches for 460 yards and two touchdowns [http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/player/profile?playerId=156820] . Hampered by injuries, Golden found difficulty achieving consistency, but made a number of memorable catches. However, by his senior campaign, Golden became a solid contributor, making 30 catches for 345 yards with three touchdown receptions. That season, Golden was selected to be a captain for the Penn State football team.
Pro Career
Golden was not selected in the
2008 National Football League Draft , but was signed shortly after the draft by the Philadelphia Eagles [http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/20080428_Eagles_add_3_undrafted_wide_receivers.html] . However, he was cut from the team after the team's prospect mini-camp.Coaching Career
Terrell Golden is currently a graduate assistant with the Nittany Lions, working with wide receivers coach
Mike McQueary [http://www.collegian.psu.edu/archive/2008/09/23/brackett_provides_another_dime.aspx] .Notes
External links
* [http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/golden_terrell00.html]
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