Danny Gorrer (born June 1, 1986) is an American former professional

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. He was signed by the

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as an

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in 2009. He played

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. Gorrer was also a member of the

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, and

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Early life

He starred at Memorial High School in Port Arthur, Texas, where he recorded 68 tackles, 9 interceptions and 2 touchdowns as a senior and was selected to the Associated Press All-State second-team. Was named first-team All-Greater Houston Area, first-team Port Arthur News Super Teams, first-team Beaumont Enterprise Super Gold Team, and first-team All-District. Won the 2003 5A state championship 4x400-meter relay as a senior and finished second in the state his junior and senior year in the 4x100-meter relay. Gorrer was a high school teammate, and is a life long friend of fellow

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player,

Jamaal Charles Jamaal RaShaad Jones Charles (born December 27, 1986) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for 11 seasons in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the Kansas City Chiefs. He played college footb ...

College career

A two-year starter at

, Gorrer started 24 of the 42 games he played for the Aggies, tallying 141 tackles, two sacks, an interception, 13 pass defenses and two forced fumbles. He appeared in 11 games as senior, starting 4 of them and making 29 tackles. Started his first seven games and made 30 tackles as junior before injuring his knee. Had his best collegiate season as a sophomore, notching 52 tackles, an interception, and starting all 13 games. Saw action in all 11 games (4 starts) as a redshirt freshman, posting 30 tackles. Redshirted as a true freshman in 2004. Graduated with a degree in agricultural leadership and development in December 2008.

Professional career

New Orleans Saints (first stint)

Gorrer was signed as an undrafted free agent by the

in the 2009 offseason. He was released, however. Danny Gorrer 2011 stadium practice

St. Louis Rams

Gorrer was claimed off waivers by the

in 2009. He started one game for St. Louis in the

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and recorded five tackles on the year. But that would be his only season playing for the Rams. Gorrer was cut shortly afterward.

New Orleans Saints (second stint)

New Orleans re-claimed Gorrer in June 2010 after he was waived by the Rams. The Saints waived him on August 24, 2010.

Baltimore Ravens (first stint)

He was signed to the

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on September 23, 2010. He was released on October 7, but was re-signed on October 8. On September 17, 2011, Gorrer was moved to the Ravens' active roster. He saw a fair amount of playing time in a '' Sunday Night Football'' win over the

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, shutting down former Super Bowl MVP Santonio Holmes for much of the game. However, the Ravens released Gorrer prior to the start of the 2012 season.

Seattle Seahawks

On September 18, 2012, he was signed by the

, who subsequently waived him on October 30, 2012. He received no playing time while with the team.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On October 31, 2012, the

claimed Gorrer off waivers. He was released on August 27, 2014.

Detroit Lions

On September 16, 2014, the

signed Gorrer to bolster a secondary depleted by injuries. He was waived on November 3, 2014.

Baltimore Ravens (second stint)

Gorrer was signed off waivers by the Ravens on November 4, 2014. In his first game back to the Ravens, Gorrer picked off a pass from Titans QB Zach Mettenberger.

References

External links

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers bio
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