Tre Avery (born February 26, 1997) is an American professional

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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for the

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Early life

Avery grew up in Baltimore, Maryland and attended St. Francis Academy in Baltimore, Maryland, and Franklin High School.

College career

On May 3, 2015, Avery committed to play football at

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, but transferred to Toledo after an eligibility issue at Ohio State, redshirting there before transferring a second time to Rutgers.

Professional career

Tennessee Titans

On May 13, 2022, Avery signed with the

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as an undrafted free agent, and made the 53-man roster to start the regular season following final cuts. He played 14 games during the 2022 season, making 29 total tackles, nine pass deflections, and a fumble recovery. Avery played 15 games during the 2023 season, making 33 total tackles and two pass deflections. Avery was waived by the Titans on August 27, 2024, and re-signed to the practice squad. He was elevated to the active roster on October 15. Avery appeared in nine games during the 2024 season, making three tackles on

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. He was released on December 28, 2024.

San Francisco 49ers

On December 30, 2024, the 49ers claimed Avery off waivers from the Tennessee Titans.

References

External links

San Francisco 49ers bioRutgers Scarlet Knights bio
Living people 1997 births Rutgers Scarlet Knights football players Players of American football from Baltimore 21st-century American sportsmen Tennessee Titans players San Francisco 49ers players {{defensiveback-1990s-stub