Vinston Eric Painter (born October 11, 1989) is an American former professional football offensive tackle who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Cleveland Browns, Washington Redskins, and Arizona Cardinals. He played college football for the Virginia Tech Hokies and was selected by the Denver Broncos in the sixth round of the 2013 NFL draft.
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Position: | Offensive tackle | ||||
Personal information | |||||
Born: | Norfolk, Virginia, U.S. | October 11, 1989||||
Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||
Weight: | 240 lb (109 kg) | ||||
Career information | |||||
High school: | Maury (Norfolk, Virginia) | ||||
College: | Virginia Tech | ||||
NFL draft: | 2013 / round: 6 / pick: 173 | ||||
Career history | |||||
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||
Career NFL statistics | |||||
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Professional career
editHeight | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
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6 ft 4+1⁄2 in (1.94 m) |
306 lb (139 kg) |
34 in (0.86 m) |
9+7⁄8 in (0.25 m) |
4.87 s | 1.73 s | 2.78 s | 4.56 s | 7.71 s | 30.5 in (0.77 m) |
8 ft 1 in (2.46 m) |
32 reps | |
All values from NFL Combine[1][2] |
Denver Broncos
editPainter was selected in the sixth round, 173rd overall, by the Denver Broncos in the 2013 NFL draft.[3][4] On August 31, 2013, he was released and was signed to the practice squad.[5] He was promoted to the active roster on January 14, 2014.[6]
On August 30, 2014, Painter was released by the Broncos and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[7][8]
Cleveland Browns
editOn September 1, 2014, Painter was signed by the Cleveland Browns off the Broncos' practice squad.[9]
On September 5, 2015, he was waived by the Browns.[10]
New York Giants
editOn September 16, 2015, Painter was signed to the New York Giants' practice squad.[11] On September 30, 2015, he was released by the Giants.[12]
Miami Dolphins
editOn January 5, 2016, Painter signed with the Dolphins.[13] On August 27, 2016, Painter was waived by the Dolphins.[14]
Washington Redskins
editPainter was claimed off waivers by the Washington Redskins on August 29, 2016.[15] He was released by the team on September 3, 2016.[16] The next day, the team signed him to their practice squad.[17] On September 27, 2016, he was promoted to the active roster.[18]
On February 28, 2017, Painter was tendered by the Redskins.[19] He officially re-signed with the team on March 15.[20] He was waived on September 2, 2017.[21]
Arizona Cardinals
editOn September 14, 2017, Painter was signed to the Arizona Cardinals' practice squad.[22] He was promoted to the active roster on September 30, 2017, but was waived three days later and re-signed back to the practice squad.[23][24] He was promoted back to the active roster on November 16, 2017.[25] He was waived on November 28, 2017, and was re-signed to the practice squad.[26] On December 11, 2017, he was promoted to the active roster after Jared Veldheer suffered a season-ending ankle injury that resulted him being placed on injured reserve.[27]
On September 1, 2018, Painter was released by the Cardinals.[28]
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
editPainter signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League on March 20, 2019.[29] He retired from professional football on May 15, 2019.
References
edit- ^ http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/vinston-painter?id=2540255 Painter NFL Combine
- ^ "Hall of Football".
- ^ Virginia Tech’s Corey Fuller and Vinston Painter picked in sixth round of 2013 NFL draft
- ^ Lynch, Tim (April 27, 2013). "2013 NFL Draft: Denver Broncos Select OT Vinston Painter in 6th Round". MileHighReport.com. Retrieved February 28, 2017.
- ^ Stites, Adam (August 31, 2013). "Broncos roster cuts 2013: Tavarres King, Ryan Lilja, 16 others cut". SBNation.com. Retrieved February 28, 2017.
- ^ "Wolfe, Harris Jr. to IR; Two Players Signed". DenverBroncos.com. January 14, 2014. Archived from the original on September 11, 2016. Retrieved February 28, 2017.
- ^ "Broncos announce 22 roster moves". DenverBroncos.com. August 30, 2014. Archived from the original on June 5, 2016. Retrieved February 28, 2017.
- ^ "Broncos add nine to practice squad". DenverBroncos.com. August 31, 2014. Archived from the original on March 1, 2017. Retrieved February 28, 2017.
- ^ "Browns sign Vinston Painter". ClevelandBrowns.com. September 2, 2014. Archived from the original on March 1, 2017. Retrieved February 28, 2017.
- ^ "Cleveland Browns reduce roster to 53". ClevelandBrowns.com. September 5, 2015. Archived from the original on November 7, 2017. Retrieved September 25, 2015.
- ^ Eisen, Michael (September 16, 2015). "Giants add three players to practice squad". Giants.com. Archived from the original on March 7, 2018. Retrieved September 25, 2015.
- ^ Eisen, Michael (September 30, 2015). "Giants add WR Tavarres King, QB G.J. Kinne to practice squad". Giants.com. Archived from the original on January 12, 2016. Retrieved October 1, 2015.
- ^ Kelly, Omar (January 5, 2016). "Miami Dolphins sign eight development players". SunSentinel.com. Retrieved February 28, 2017.
- ^ "Dolphins make roster moves". MiamiDolphins.com. August 27, 2016. Archived from the original on June 20, 2018.
- ^ Czarda, Stephen. "Redskins Claim Vinston Painter Off Waivers". Redskins.com. Archived from the original on September 17, 2016. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
- ^ "09/03: Redskins Make Roster Moves". Redskins.com. September 3, 2016. Archived from the original on September 3, 2017.
- ^ Czarda, Stephen (September 4, 2016). "Nine Players Signed To The Redskins' Practice Squad". Redskins.com. Archived from the original on September 3, 2017. Retrieved September 4, 2016.
- ^ Czarda, Stephen. "Redskins Sign John Sullivan, Vinston Painter To Active Roster". Redskins.com. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
- ^ Czarda, Stephen (February 28, 2017). "Redskins Tender Exclusive Rights Free Agents Ty Nsekhe And Vinston Painter". Redskins.com. Archived from the original on September 3, 2017.
- ^ Czarda, Stephen (March 15, 2017). "Redskins Re-Sign Ziggy Hood And Vinston Painter". Redskins.com. Archived from the original on September 3, 2017. Retrieved March 15, 2017.
- ^ "9/2: Redskins Make Roster Moves". Redskins.com. September 2, 2017. Archived from the original on September 5, 2017.
- ^ "Cardinals sign Ulrick John and Vinston Painter to practice squad". ArizonaSports.com. September 14, 2017.
- ^ Urban, Darren (September 30, 2017). "Painter promoted as Iupati goes to IR". AZCardinals.com.
- ^ Williams, Charean (October 2, 2017). "Cardinals place Markus Golden on IR, sign Earl Watford". ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com.
- ^ Williams, Charean (November 16, 2017). "Cardinals promote Vinston Painter from practice squad". ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com.
- ^ Urban, Darren (November 28, 2017). "Gabe Martin Returns To Cardinals". AZCardinals.com.
- ^ Williams, Charean (December 11, 2017). "Cardinals promote Vinston Painter, waive Carlton Agudosi, Justin Drescher". ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com.
- ^ Urban, Darren (September 1, 2018). "Cardinals Make Cuts To Reach 53-Man Roster". AZCardinals.com.
- ^ "Tiger-Cats Sign Three Players on Offence". TiCats.ca. March 20, 2019. Retrieved February 27, 2020.