Tariq J. "T.J." Vasher (born August 29, 1998) is an American football wide receiver for the Houston Roughnecks of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Texas Tech.
| Houston Roughnecks | |
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| Position: | Wide receiver |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | August 29, 1998 Wichita Falls, Texas, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Weight: | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | S. H. Rider (Wichita Falls, Texas) |
| College: | Texas Tech (2016–2020) |
| Undrafted: | 2021 |
| Career history | |
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Roster status: | Active |
Early years
editVasher grew up in Wichita Falls, Texas, and attended S. H. Rider High School, where he played basketball and football.[1] As a senior, Vasher had 1,169 receiving yards and nine touchdowns on 60 receptions and was named honorable mention Class 5A All-State and first-team Class 5A Dallas-Fort Worth All-Area.[2]
He was rated a four-star recruit and committed to play college football at Texas Tech over offers from Ohio State, Mississippi and Mississippi State and also over offers to play college basketball at SMU, Tulsa and Boise State.[3][4]
College career
editAs a true freshman, Vasher caught two passes for nine yards in the season opener against Stephen F. Austin but suffered a season-ending injury and was granted a medical redshirt. He returned the following year and had 29 receptions for 545 yards and six touchdowns.[5][6]
As a redshirt sophomore, Vasher had 54 receptions for 687 yards and seven touchdowns.[7][8] He had 42 receptions for 515 yards and six touchdowns in his redshirt junior season.[9][10][11] As a redshirt senior, Vasher played in seven games and finished the season with 19 catches for 227 yards and two touchdowns.[12]
Professional career
editDallas Cowboys
editVasher Guidry was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 2021 NFL draft on May 14.[13] On August 31, he was placed on the reserve/non-football injury list with a meniscus injury he suffered in college.[14] He was waived on August 30, 2022.[15]
San Antonio Brahmas
editVasher was selected by the XFL San Antonio Brahmas in the Group 1 ninth round (67th overall) of the 2023 XFL Draft. He appeared in nine games with seven starts, making 16 receptions for 173 yards and two touchdowns. He re-signed with the team on February 1, 2024.[16] He was released on April 8, 2024.[17]
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
editOn May 6, 2024, Vasher signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[18] He was released on June 1.[19]
Houston Roughnecks
editOn October 3, 2024, Vasher signed with the Houston Roughnecks of the United Football League (UFL).[20]
Personal life
editVasher's uncle, Nathan Vasher, is a former National Football League cornerback for the Chicago Bears.[21]
References
edit- ^ Wasserman, Ari (January 15, 2015). "Ohio State football: Meet T.J. Vasher, J.T. Barrett's former teammate who has heard from the Buckeyes". Cleveland.com. Retrieved September 30, 2020.
- ^ Hull, Jonathan (December 17, 2015). "Coach's departure doesn't have Vasher flipping from Tech". Times Record News. Retrieved September 30, 2020.
- ^ "Rider's Vasher Commits to Texas Tech Football". NewsChannel6Now.com. June 6, 2015. Retrieved September 30, 2020.
- ^ Doak, Andrew (June 12, 2015). "4-Star Wichita Falls WR Commits to Tech". EverythingLubbock.com. Retrieved September 30, 2020.
- ^ "Rider High School grad T.J. Vasher on upcoming season at Texas Tech". Times Record News. August 2, 2018. Retrieved September 30, 2020.
- ^ "Texas Tech receiver T.J. Vasher doubtful against No. 12 West Virginia". The Dallas Morning News. September 25, 2018. Retrieved September 30, 2020.
- ^ "Texas Tech spring football breakout candidates: What is in store for T.J. Vasher's junior year?". The Dallas Morning News. March 15, 2019. Retrieved September 30, 2020.
- ^ "Triplets of the Big 12: Bowman, Vasher give Texas Tech an electric pass-catch combination". Austin American-Statesman. August 16, 2019. Retrieved September 30, 2020.
- ^ "Texas Tech WR TJ Vasher starts solidly, seeks big senior year". Austin American-Statesman. September 23, 2020. Retrieved September 30, 2020.
- ^ "T.J.'s time to shine". Amarillo Globe-News. March 10, 2020. Retrieved September 30, 2020.
- ^ "Wide receiver T.J. Vasher joins Texas Tech at practice after missing a couple weeks". The Dallas Morning News. August 25, 2020. Retrieved September 30, 2020.
- ^ Lenix, Matthew (May 11, 2021). "UDFA WR T.J. Vasher provides intriguing competition to Cowboys WR room". Cowboys Wire. USA Today. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
- ^ Phillips, Rob (May 14, 2021). "Cowboys Officially Sign 13 Rookie Free Agents". DallasCowboys.com. Retrieved May 23, 2021.
- ^ Phillips, Rob (August 31, 2021). "Cowboys Make 28 Moves; Roster Cut Down To 53". DallasCowboys.com.
- ^ Eatman, Nick (August 30, 2022). "Cowboys Make 28 Moves To Reach Roster Limit". DallasCowboys.com.
- ^ @UFL_PR (February 1, 2024). "The United Football League, the premier spring football league, has agreed to terms with the following 4 players for the upcoming 2024 season" (Tweet). Retrieved February 2, 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ "UFL Transactions". UFL News and Discussion. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ "Transactions - Football Player Trades and Signings". CFL.ca. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- ^ "Ticats Transactions June 1". Hamilton Tiger-Cats. June 1, 2024. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- ^ Larsen, James (October 3, 2024). "Houston Roughnecks Add Noah Atagi & Chester Kimbrough". Pro Football Newsroom. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
- ^ "Three things about 2021 NFL Draft prospect, Texas Tech Red Raider receiver T.J. Vasher".