Terry Guess (born September 22, 1974) is an American former professional

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. He played

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for Gardner–Webb. He was selected by the

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in the fifth round of the

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Early life

Guess attended Edisto High School in Cordova, South Carolina.

College career

While at Gardner–Webb University, Guess earned All-America honors in 1994 after returning an

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record six kicks – three punts and three kickoffs – for touchdowns. He was also named first-team All-South Atlantic Conference and All-Region as a return specialist in 1994. Guess averaged 13.5 yards per reception in his two seasons with the Runnin’ Bulldogs and still holds the school record with a pair of 100-yard kickoff returns – vs. SAC rivals Carson-Newman and Mars Hill. In 2015, he was inducted into the Gardner–Webb Athletics Hall of Fame.

Professional career

Guess played one season for the New Orleans Saints in 1996, where he recorded 2 receptions for 69 yards and a touchdown.Terry Guess Stats
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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Guess, Terry 1974 births Living people American football wide receivers Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs football players New Orleans Saints players Players of American football from South Carolina