Terron Armstead
{{Short description|American football player (born 1991)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2019}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Terron Armstead
| image = Terron Armstead (cropped).jpg
| image_size =
| alt =
| caption = Armstead with the New Orleans Saints in 2015
| current_team =
| number = 72
| position = Offensive tackle
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1991|7|23|mf=y}}
| birth_place = Cahokia, Illinois, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 5
| weight_lbs = 305
| high_school = Cahokia {{nowrap|(Cahokia Heights, Illinois)}}
| college = Arkansas–Pine Bluff (2009–2012)
| draftyear = 2013
| draftround = 3
| draftpick = 75
| pastteams =
- New Orleans Saints ({{NFL Year|2013|2021}})
- Miami Dolphins ({{NFL Year|2022|2024}})
| status = Active
| highlights =
| statseason = 2024
| statweek =
| statlabel1 = Games played
| statvalue1 = 135
| statlabel2 = Games started
| statvalue2 = 131
| pfr = A/ArmsTe00
}}
Terron Armstead (born July 23, 1991) is an American former professional football offensive tackle who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons, primarily with the New Orleans Saints and Miami Dolphins. He was selected by the Saints in the third round of the 2013 NFL draft. He played college football at Arkansas–Pine Bluff.
Early life
A native of Cahokia, Illinois, Armstead attended Cahokia High School, where he was a letterman in football and track.{{Cite web |last=Erickson |first=Ethan |date=2024-01-17 |title=Terron Armstead, a Cahokia High grad, considering retirement after 11 years in NFL |url=https://www.stltoday.com/sports/professional/nfl/terron-armstead-a-cahokia-high-grad-considering-retirement-after-11-years-in-nfl/article_ea376158-b4c0-11ee-b74e-17c9818c1bd8.html |access-date=2024-06-26 |website=STLtoday.com |language=en}} He grew from a 6-2, 250-pound offensive lineman as a junior to a 6-4, 300-pound senior, leading Comanches to an 11–2 record and league title, earning All-Southern Seven Conference and All-Class 5A selection.{{Cite web|url=http://www.neworleanssaints.com/team/roster/Terron-Armstead/6aef8a4d-8cc6-41ad-808d-132f7d3a9d2e|title=Terron Armstead (OT): Bio, News, Stats & more}}
In track & field, Armstead was named the News-Democrat Track & Field Athlete of the Year after capturing the state title in the shot put event with a {{convert|61|ft|5|in|m|2|abbr=on}} throw.{{cite news |url=http://www.illpreptf.com/2009/07/all-area-star-won-state-shot-put-crown-on-final-toss-of-his-career/ |title=All-Area star won state shot put crown on final toss of his career |work=Illinois Prep |date=July 13, 2009}} He also threw the discus.
College career
Armstead enrolled in the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, where he played for the UAPB Golden Lions football team from 2009 to 2012. He was an All-Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) selection during his final three seasons at Arkansas-Pine Bluff.
Armstead was also on the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions track & field team, where he competed as a shot putter, discus thrower and hammer thrower. He got a personal-record of 18.73 meters in the shot put at the 2012 NCAA West Regional, placing 10th.{{cite news |url=http://pbcommercial.com/sections/sports/sports/uapb/golden-lions%E2%80%99-armstead-advances-west-preliminary-shot-put.html |title=Golden Lions' Armstead advances in West Preliminary shot put |newspaper=Pine Bluff Commercial |date=May 24, 2012}} At the 2012 Pepsi Florida Relays, he placed 4th in the discus throw with a career-best throw of 50.37 meters.{{cite web | title=Pepsi Florida Relays 2012 | website=flrunners.com | date=2012-04-05 | url=https://fl.milesplit.com/meets/95866-pepsi-florida-relays-2012/results/193418 | access-date=2024-09-25}}
Professional career
=Pre-draft=
At the 2013 NFL Combine, Armstead ran a 4.71-second 40-yard dash, which was the fastest 40-yard dash time of any offensive lineman at the combine since it first began in 1982.{{cite web | last=Samuel | first=Ebenezer | title=Terron Armstead, a 6-5, 306-pound offensive tackle from Arkansas-Pine Bluff, runs arguably fastest 40-yard dash by a lineman at NFL Scouting Combine in 4.71 seconds | website=New York Daily News | date=2013-02-24 | url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2013/02/24/terron-armstead-a-6-5-306-pound-offensive-tackle-from-arkansas-pine-bluff-runs-arguably-fastest-40-yard-dash-by-a-lineman-at-nfl-scouting-combine-in-471-seconds/ | access-date=2024-11-05}}{{cite web | last=Thomas | first=Jim | title=Cahokia's Armstead wows 'em at Combine | website=STLtoday.com | date=2024-11-25 | url=https://www.stltoday.com/sports/football/professional/cahokia-s-armstead-wows-em-at-combine/article_59e1c403-390f-5da4-b632-d4d04e9f9387.html | access-date=2024-12-14}}
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 6
| height in = 4¾
| weight = 306
| dash = 4.71
| ten split = 1.68
| twenty split = 2.77
| shuttle = 4.72
| cone drill = 7.62
| vertical = 34½
| broad ft = 9
| broad in = 4
| bench = 31
| arm span = 34
| hand span = 9¼
| note = All values from NFL combine.{{Cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/draft/2013/profiles/terron-armstead?id=2540228|title = Terron Armstead Stats, News and Video - OT|website = NFL.com}}
}}
=New Orleans Saints=
==2013==
Armstead was selected in the third round, 75th overall, of the 2013 NFL draft by the New Orleans Saints,{{Cite web |last=Dator |first=James |date=2013-04-26 |title=Terron Armstead selected by Saints |url=https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2013/4/26/4191764/nfl-draft-results-2013-terron-armstead-new-orleans-saints |access-date=2024-06-26 |website=SBNation.com |language=en}} which became the earliest draft choice for a player from Arkansas-Pine Bluff.{{Cite web |title=Ark-Pine Bluff Drafted Players/Alumni |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/schools/arkpinebluff/drafted.htm |access-date=2024-06-26 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} The selection was announced by retired Saint Steve Gleason, at the time using a wheelchair and a computerized voice due to his advanced ALS.{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Luke |date=2023-04-28 |title=Former Saints OT Terron Armstead shouts out Steve Gleason before announcing a draft pick |url=https://www.nola.com/sports/saints/terron-armstead-gives-a-draft-day-shoutout-to-steve-gleason/article_33decf6c-e627-11ed-b9b8-4b142d75de13.html |access-date=2024-06-26 |website=NOLA.com |language=en}} On May 9, 2013, the Saints signed Armstead to a four-year, $2.86 million contract, with a $617,436 signing bonus. Armstead began his rookie season as the back up left tackle behind Charles Brown. On September 22, he played in his first NFL career regular season game in a Week 3 win against the Arizona Cardinals. On December 22, he made his first NFL career start in a Week 16 loss to the Carolina Panthers. He remained the starting left tackle for the last three games of the season, which included playing in two postseason games. He made his first NFL career postseason start in a Wild Card win against the Philadelphia Eagles.{{Cite web |title=Terron Armstead 2013 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/ArmsTe00/gamelog/2013/ |access-date=2024-06-26 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
==2014==
He began the 2014 season as the Saints' starting left tackle after Brown left the team via free agency during the off season. Armstead started the first 14 regular season games, despite a concussion in a Week 4 loss to the Dallas Cowboys,{{Cite web |last=Triplett |first=Mike |date=2014-10-01 |title=Saints injuries: Terron Armstead cleared |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/nfcsouth/post/_/id/57389/saints-injuries-terron-armstead-returns |access-date=2023-10-07 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} but missed the last two due to injury.{{Cite web |title=Bucs-Saints Inactives: Foster Out |url=https://www.buccaneers.com/news/bucs-saints-inactives-foster-out-14667099 |access-date=2023-10-07 |website=www.buccaneers.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Stites |first=Adam |date=2014-01-28 |title=Armstead has hand surgery |url=https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2014/1/28/5353556/saints-terron-armstead-hand-injury |access-date=2023-10-07 |website=SBNation.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Terron Armstead 2014 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/ArmsTe00/gamelog/2014/ |access-date=2024-06-26 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
==2015==
Armstead returned as the Saints' starting left tackle for the 2015 season and started the first four games. After missing two games due to a knee injury,{{Cite web |last=Cariello |first=Dave |date=2015-10-08 |title=Saints vs. Eagles Thursday Injury Report |url=https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/2015/10/8/9483949/saints-eagles-thursday-injury-report-terron-armstead-misses |access-date=2023-10-07 |website=Canal Street Chronicles |language=en}} he returned in Week 7 and played 9 consecutive regular season games, missing the last game of the season against the Atlanta Falcons.{{Cite web |title=Terron Armstead 2015 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/ArmsTe00/gamelog/2015/ |access-date=2024-06-26 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Armstead was voted as a Pro Bowl alternate in 2015.{{Cite web |last=Underhill |first=Nick |date=2016-02-02 |title=Saints tackle Armstead a Pro Bowl alternate |url=https://www.nola.com/sports/saints/saints-tackle-armstead-a-pro-bowl-alternate/article_55628143-7fe2-50ba-996c-c53cd88e4c11.html |access-date=2024-06-26 |website=NOLA.com |language=en}} After a promising season, he was rated the third-best offensive tackle in 2015 by Pro Football Focus.{{Cite web |last=Rapp |first=Timothy |title=Terron Armstead, Saints Agree to New Contract: Latest Details and Reaction |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2637687-terron-armstead-saints-agree-to-new-contract-latest-details-and-reaction |access-date=2024-06-26 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en}}
==2016–2021==
On May 3, 2016, Armstead and the Saints agreed to a five-year, $65 million contract extension.{{cite web|title=Terron Armstead, Saints agree to five-year extension|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/terron-armstead-saints-agree-to-five-year-extension-0ap3000000659750|author=Wesseling, Chris|website=NFL.com|date=May 3, 2016|access-date=June 16, 2017}} The contract is guaranteed for $38 million and includes an $11 million signing bonus.{{Cite web |last=Triplett |first=Mike |date=2016-05-03 |title=Source: Armstead's deal with Saints worth $65M |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/15453979/terron-armstead-new-orleans-saints-agree-five-year-extension |access-date=2024-06-26 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} After starting the first two games of the 2016 season, Armstead was unable to play for Weeks 3 and 4 after suffering a knee injury. He was placed on injured reserve on December 14, 2016.{{Cite web |last=Bouda |first=Nate |date=2016-12-14 |title=Saints Placing LT Terron Armstead On Injured Reserve, Sign LB Jason Trusnik |url=https://nfltraderumors.co/saints-signing-veteran-lb-jason-trusnik/ |access-date=2024-06-26 |website=NFLTradeRumors.co |language=en-US}} On June 14, 2017, during minicamp, Armstead suffered a torn labrum which required surgery, which was expected to make him miss 4–6 months.{{cite web|title=Saints' Terron Armstead out 4-6 months after surgery|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000815836/article/saints-terron-armstead-out-46-months-after-surgery|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170617001717/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000815836/article/saints-terron-armstead-out-46-months-after-surgery|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 17, 2017|author=Patra, Kevin|website=NFL.com|date=June 16, 2017}} He returned earlier than expected, however, and started ten games at left tackle during the regular season.
Armstead was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on November 28, 2020,{{cite news |title=New Orleans Saints announce roster moves |url=https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/new-orleans-saints-announce-roster-moves-presented-by-hancock-whitney-x7846 |website=NewOrleansSaints.com |date=November 28, 2020 |access-date=January 7, 2021}} and activated on December 9.{{cite news |author=Williams, Charean |title=Saints remove Terron Armstead, Derrick Kelly from COVID-19 list |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/12/09/saints-remove-terron-armstead-derrick-kelly-from-covid-19-list/ |website=NBCSports.com |date=December 9, 2020 |access-date=January 7, 2021}} He was ranked 79th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2021.{{Cite web |title=2021 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2021-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=2024-06-26 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
=Miami Dolphins=
On March 22, 2022, the Miami Dolphins signed Armstead to a five-year, $75 million deal worth up to $87.5 million, with $43.37 million in guaranteed money.{{Cite web |last=Louis-Jacques |first=Marcel |date=March 22, 2022 |title=OT Terron Armstead reaches 5-year deal with Miami Dolphins worth up to $87.5M, source says |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/33574023/top-free-agent-offensive-tackle-terron-armstead-reaches-5-year-deal-miami-dolphins-source-says |access-date=March 24, 2022 |website=ESPN.com}} On November 27, he was diagnosed with a Grade 2 pectoral strain (partial tear) and ruled out approximately 2–3 weeks.{{Cite web |last=Louis-Jacques |first=Marcel |date=2022-11-27 |title=Dolphins LT Armstead injures pectoral in victory |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35123136/dolphins-lt-terron-armstead-ruled-pectoral-injury |access-date=2024-06-26 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} Armstead was named to his fourth Pro Bowl in the 2022 NFL season.{{Cite web |last=Oyefusi |first=Daniel |date=December 21, 2022 |title=Dolphins’ Hill, Armstead, Howard voted to Pro Bowl Games. Tua named first alternate |url=https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article270219987.html |access-date=2024-06-26 |website=Miami Herald}} He was ranked 83rd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Player of 2023.{{Cite web |title=2023 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2023-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=2024-06-26 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
Armstead started the 2023 season with multiple injuries, only participating in two games as of Week 4.{{Cite web |last=Kelly |first=Omar |date=2023-10-06 |title=Dolphins Forced to Play Next Four Games Without Terron Armstead |url=https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/dolphins_forced_to_play_next_four_games_without_terron_armstead/s1_16637_39354624 |access-date=2024-06-26 |website=Yardbarker |language=en}} On October 6, 2023, he was placed on injured reserve. Kendall Lamm filled in for Armstead at left tackle.{{Cite web |last=Kelly |first=Omar |date=2023-09-13 |title=Dolphins OT Kendall Lamm Would Prefer If You Didn't Believe In Him |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/dolphins/news/miami-dolphins-kendall-lamm-replaces-terron-armstead |access-date=2024-06-26 |website=Sports Illustrated |language=en}} He was activated on November 4.{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Michael David |date=2023-11-04 |title=Dolphins activate left tackle Terron Armstead off injured reserve |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/dolphins-activate-left-tackle-terron-armstead-off-injured-reserve |access-date=2024-06-26 |website=NBC Sports |language=en-US}}
On April 5, 2025, Armstead announced his retirement from professional football.{{Cite web |last=Louis-Jacques |first=Marcel |date=2025-04-05 |title=Dolphins OL Armstead, 33, announces retirement |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/44551556/miami-dolphins-lineman-terron-armstead-33-elects-retire |access-date=2025-04-06 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}
=Regular season statistics=
| class="wikitable"
! colspan="2"| Legend |
| Bold
| Career high |
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" | ||||||||
| rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2"| Team ! colspan="2"| Games ! colspan="8"| Offense | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Snaps | Pct | Holding | False start | Decl/Pen | Acpt/Pen | |
| 2013 | NO
| 6 || 2 || 137 || 32% || 1 || 2 || 0 || 3 | |||||||
| 2014 | NO
| 14 || 14 || 836 || 83% || 3 || 3 || 1 || 7 | |||||||
| 2015 | NO
| 13 || 13 || 928 || 98% || 1 || 4 || 0 || 5 | |||||||
| 2016 | NO
| 7 || 7 || 398 || 79% || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 | |||||||
| 2017 | NO
| 10 || 10 || 541 || 83% || 2 || 0 || 0 || 3 | |||||||
| 2018 | NO
| 10 || 10 || 602 || 88% || 1 || 1 || 0 || 2 | |||||||
| 2019 | NO
| 15 || 15 || 935 || 92% || 5 || 1 || 0 || 6 | |||||||
| 2020 | NO
| 14 || 14 || 858 || 92% || 1 || 1 || 1 || 3 | |||||||
| 2021 | NO
| 8 || 8 || 467 || 90% || 1 || 2 || 0 || 3 | |||||||
| 2022 | MIA
| 13 || 13 || 688 || 86% || 2 || 2 || 1 || 5 | |||||||
| 2023 | MIA
| 10 || 10 || 524 || 81% || 1 || 1 || 0 || 3 | |||||||
| 2024 | MIA
| 15 || 15 || 820 || 81% || 1 || 0 || 0 || 1 | |||||||
| colspan="2"| [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/ArmsTe00.htm Career] | 135 | 131 | 7,734 | - | 20 | 17 | 4 | 41 |
Personal life
Armstead was named HBCU Top 30 Under 30 by HBCU Buzz in July 2014.{{Cite web |last=Hoggard |first=Robert K. |date=June 1, 2014 |title=HBCU Top 30 Under 30 |url=http://hbcubuzz.com/2014-hbcu-top-30-under-30-3/ |access-date=December 8, 2014 |website=hbcubuzz.com |publisher=HBCU Buzz |pages=3 |location=Washington DC}}
References
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External links
{{footballstats|pfr=A/ArmsTe00}}
- [http://www.uapblionsroar.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=559 Arkansas–Pine Bluff Golden Lions bio]
- {{World Athletics||name=Terron Armstead}}
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