Quinton Ganther
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| Position: | Running back | ||||||||
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| Date of birth: | July 15, 1984 | ||||||||
| Place of birth: | Oakland, California | ||||||||
| Height: | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 214 lb (97 kg) | ||||||||
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| College: | Utah | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2006 / Round: 7 / Pick: 246 | ||||||||
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Quinton Ganther (born July 15, 1984) is a former American football running back. He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Utah.
Ganther has also played for the Washington Redskins, Seattle Seahawks and Buffalo Bills.
Early years
Ganther played high school football at Fairfield High School (Fairfield, California).
College career
At Utah, Ganther ran 1,120 yards in his senior year with a 5.5 yard per carry average. He added 314 yards in the air, and had 8 total touchdowns.
Professional career
Tennessee Titans
Ganther was selected in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL Draft by the Tennessee Titans at pick number 246 overall. He appeared in two games of the Titans in the 2006 NFL season, recording a tackle assist, and spent time on the practice squad.
Washington Redskins
On October 20, 2009, Ganther signed with the Washington Redskins. Ganther was released on November 6. On November 11, only five days after being released, Ganther re-signed with the Redskins. Ganther had his first NFL career start with the Washington Redskins against the Oakland Raiders on December 13, 2009, scoring two touchdowns, helping the Redskins to win.
Seattle Seahawks
Ganther signed with the Seattle Seahawks on March 17, 2010. He was waived on September 28. Ganther was re-signed by the Seahawks on October 26, 2010, but was released again on November 1.
Buffalo Bills
Ganther signed with the Buffalo Bills on November 8, 2010.