Adam Tafralis
 Tafralis (right) in 2009 | |
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| Position: | Quarterback |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | August 30, 1983 Daly City, California |
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight: | 219 lb (99 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: | San Jose State |
| Undrafted: | 2008 |
| Career history | |
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Player stats at CFL.ca (archive) | |
Adam Gregory Tafralis (born August 30, 1983) is a former professional
He was also a member of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Sacramento Mountain Lions and Toronto Argonauts.
Early years
Tafralis attended Mills High School in Millbrae, California where he starred in football, basketball, and track and field. He was the 2002 San Mateo County athlete of the year his senior year.
College career
He played
Professional career
Indianapolis Colts
Tafralis was signed by the Indianapolis Colts after going undrafted in 2008. He was later released after not playing, and signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Tafralis saw his first action on October 24, 2008, throwing a touchdown pass to Prechae Rodriguez late in the 4th quarter of a home game vs. the Calgary Stampeders. On September 18, 2009, he again saw action against Calgary late in the game, throwing a touchdown pass to Arland Bruce III to give the Tiger-Cats the win.[2]
He was cut in April 2011 by the Ticats and became a free agent.[3]
Sacramento Mountain Lions
After his release from Hamilton, Tafralis signed with the United Football League's Sacramento Mountain Lions.
Toronto Argonauts
On February 16, 2012, he was signed to the Toronto Argonauts of the CFL.[4]
On May 30, 2012, he announced his retirement from football.
Personal
His father
References
- ^ "San Jose State University Athletics 2008 Commencement Student-Athlete & Current & Former Staff Participation" (PDF). San Jose State University. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 15, 2015. Retrieved February 15, 2015.
- ^ Naylor, David (Sep 19, 2009). "Backup emerges to lead Ticats". Globe and Mail. Retrieved 2009-09-19.
- Hamilton Spectator. April 20, 2011. Retrieved 6 May 2011.
- ^ "Argos add veteran QB Tafralis, rookie WR Inman". Archived from the original on 2012-02-19. Retrieved 2012-02-16.
External links
- Toronto Argonauts bio
- San José State Spartans bio
- College and Pro Statistics at TotalFootballStats.com