Tre Flowers
{{Short description|American football player (born 1995)}}
{{for|the defensive end|Trey Flowers}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=February 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Tre Flowers
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| position = Cornerback
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1995|6|2}}
| birth_place = Converse, Texas, U.S.
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| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 3
| weight_lb = 200
| high_school = Judson (Converse, Texas)
| college = Oklahoma State (2014–2017)
| draftyear = 2018
| draftround = 5
| draftpick = 146
| pastteams =
- Seattle Seahawks ({{NFL Year|2018}}–{{NFL Year|2021}})
- Cincinnati Bengals ({{NFL Year|2021}}–{{NFL Year|2022}})
- Atlanta Falcons ({{NFL Year|2023}})
- Jacksonville Jaguars ({{NFL Year|2024}})
- Indianapolis Colts ({{NFL Year|2024}})*
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| highlights =
- Second-team All-Big 12 (2016)
| statleague = NFL
| statseason = 2024
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| statlabel1 = Total tackles
| statvalue1 = 287
| statlabel2 = Sacks
| statvalue2 = 2.0
| statlabel3 = Pass deflections
| statvalue3 = 22
| statlabel4 = Interceptions
| statvalue4 = 4
| statlabel5 = Forced fumbles
| statvalue5 = 5
| statlabel6 = Fumble recoveries
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| statlabel7 = Touchdowns
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| pfr = F/FlowTr01
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Trequille Flowers (born June 2, 1995) is an American professional football cornerback. He played college football at Oklahoma State.{{Cite web |date=March 1, 2018 |title=NFL Combine: Safety Tre Flowers a middle-round sleeper worth watching |url=http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/news/nfl-combine-tre-flowers-safety-oklahoma-state-mid-round-projection-strengths-weaknesses-analysis/hnf9fpb8640b17nljwh05mqs8 |website=SportingNews.com}} As a senior, Flowers was a first-team All-Big 12 Conference selection and led the team with 79 tackles, two interceptions, and eight pass breakups.{{cite web | last=Loh | first=Stefanie | last2=Condotta | first2=Bob | title=Seahawks take cornerback Tre Flowers in fifth round of NFL draft | website=The Seattle Times | date=2018-04-28 | url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-take-safety-tre-flowers-in-fifth-round/ | access-date=2024-10-16}} Flowers was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL draft, and has also had stints with the Cincinnati Bengals and Atlanta Falcons.
Professional career
{{external media
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[http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap3000000924404/Tre-Flowers-full-2018-NFL-Scouting-Combine-workout Tre Flowers' NFL Combine workout]
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[http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap3000000919591/Tre-Flowers-runs-a-4-45-40-yard-dash Tre Flowers runs a 4.45s 40-yard dash]
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{{nfl predraft
| height ft = 6
| height in = 3¼
| weight = 202
| dash = 4.45
| ten split = 1.53
| twenty split = 2.58
| shuttle = 4.34
| cone drill = 7.17
| vertical = 34½
| broad ft = 10
| broad in = 2
| bench = 18
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| arm span = 33 7/8
| hand span = 9
| note = All values from NFL Combine /Oklahoma State's Pro Day{{Cite web |title=Tre Flowers – Oklahoma State, SS: 2018 NFL Draft Scout Player Profile |url=http://www.draftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=133135&draftyear=2018&genpos=ss |access-date=October 8, 2018 |website=Draftscout.com}}
}}
=Seattle Seahawks=
The Seattle Seahawks selected Flowers in the fifth round (146th overall) of the 2018 NFL draft. Flowers was the 13th safety and the 30th defensive back drafted in 2018.{{Cite web |title=2018 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2018/draft.htm |access-date=May 18, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}} The Seahawks previously acquired the pick used to select Flowers as part of a trade that sent Marshawn Lynch to the Oakland Raiders.{{Cite web |last=Boyle, John |date=April 28, 2018 |title=Seahawks Select Oklahoma State Cornerback Tre Flowers In Fifth Round Of 2018 NFL Draft |url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-select-oklahoma-state-cornerback-tre-flowers-in-fifth-round-of-2018-nfl |access-date=July 5, 2018 |website=Seahawks.com}} The Seahawks immediately announced their decision to convert Flowers from safety to cornerback.{{Cite web |last=Gantt, Darin |date=May 7, 2018 |title=Seahawks converting fifth-rounder Tre Flowers to cornerback |url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/05/07/seahawks-converting-fifth-rounder-tre-flowers-to-cornerback/ |website=ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com}}
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[http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/0ap3000000929865/Seahawks-select-Tre-Flowers-No-146-in-the-2018-NFL-Draft Seahawks draft Tre Flowers 146th overall]
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On May 17, 2018, the Seahawks signed Flowers to a four-year, $2.75 million contract that included a signing bonus of $298,729.{{Cite web |title=Spotrac.com: Tre Flowers contract |url=https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/seattle-seahawks/tre-flowers-25247/ |access-date=October 20, 2018 |website=Spotrac.com}}
Flowers entered training camp as a backup cornerback, but began competing for a job as the starting cornerback after he quickly transitioned to the position and impressed the coaching staff.{{Cite web |last=Connolly, Oliver |date=August 19, 2018 |title=Seahawks Breakdown: A look at the transition to CB for Tre Flowers |url=https://www.fieldgulls.com/football-breakdowns/2018/8/19/17752700/seattle-seahawks-film-breakdown-tre-flowers-transition-safety-to-cornerback |access-date=October 20, 2018 |website=fieldgulls.com}}{{Cite web |last=Rost, Stacy |date=August 8, 2018 |title=Seahawks rookie CB Tre Flowers gets an early chance to make his case |url=http://sports.mynorthwest.com/500626/tre-flowers-ready-for-first-test-seahawks/? |access-date=October 20, 2018 |website=sports.mynorthwest.com}} He competed for the starting cornerback job against veterans Byron Maxwell and Dontae Johnson.{{Cite web |last=Bell, Gregg |date=August 16, 2018 |title=Seahawks' right CB battle: The past (Maxwell) vs. future (Flowers) vs. wild card (Johnson) |url=https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/nfl/seattle-seahawks/article216837150.html |access-date=October 20, 2018 |newspaper=The News Tribune}} Head coach Pete Carroll named Flowers a starting cornerback after injuries to both Maxwell and Johnson.{{Cite web |date=September 9, 2018 |title=Seahawks' Tre Flowers: Pegged to start Sunday |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/seahawks-tre-flowers-pegged-to-start-sunday/ |access-date=October 20, 2018 |website=CBSSports.com}} He was named a starter alongside Shaquill Griffin and safeties Bradley McDougald and Earl Thomas.
He made his professional regular season debut and first career start in the Seahawks' season opener at the Denver Broncos, and recorded eight combined tackles and a pass deflection in their 27–24 loss. Flowers primarily covered Pro Bowl wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders during the game and allowed 10 receptions on 11 targets for 135 yards and a 43-yard touchdown.{{Cite web |date=September 9, 2018 |title=Through ups and downs of his first NFL start, Seahawks' new CB Tre Flowers keeps his confidence |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/through-ups-and-downs-of-his-first-nfl-start-tre-flowers-keeps-his-confidence/ |access-date=October 20, 2018 |newspaper=The Seattle Times}} Flowers was inactive for the Seahawks' Week 2 loss at the Chicago Bears due to a hamstring injury.{{Cite web |last=Bell, Gregg |date=September 14, 2018 |title=It's only week 2: Shaquill Griffin joins Bobby Wagner, Tre Flowers as Seahawks defenders hurt |url=https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/nfl/seattle-seahawks/article218435030.html |access-date=October 20, 2018 |newspaper=The News Tribune}}
Flowers entered the 2020 season third on the depth chart behind Shaquill Griffin and Quinton Dunbar. He played in 11 games with seven starts before being placed on injured reserve on December 5, 2020.{{Cite web |last=Boyle, John |date=December 5, 2020 |title=Seahawks CB Tre Flowers Placed On IR; OT Chad Wheeler Elevated From Practice Squad |url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-cb-tre-flowers-placed-on-ir-ot-chad-wheeler-elevated-from-practice-squa |website=Seahawks.com}} On January 2, 2021, Flowers was activated off of injured reserve.{{Cite news |last=Boyle, John |date=January 2, 2021 |title=Seahawks Activate CB Tre Flowers From IR; Two Placed On Reserve/COVID-19 List |url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-activate-cb-tre-flowers-from-ir-two-placed-on-reserve-covid-19-list |access-date=February 15, 2021 |work=Seahawks.com}}
On October 12, 2021, Flowers was waived by the Seahawks.{{Cite web |last=Henderson, Brady |date=October 12, 2021 |title=Seattle Seahawks waive former starting CB Tre Flowers |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/32390727/seattle-seahawks-expected-release-former-starting-cb-tre-flowers-source-says |access-date=October 14, 2021 |website=ESPN.com}}
=Cincinnati Bengals=
Flowers was claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Bengals on October 14, 2021.{{Cite web |date=October 14, 2021 |title=Bengals Acquire CB Trey Flowers On Waivers |url=https://www.bengals.com/news/bengals-acquire-cb-trey-flowers-on-waivers |website=Bengals.com}} Flowers served in a specialty role covering tight ends, most notably holding Travis Kelce to just 25 yards in Week 17 against the Kansas City Chiefs. He played for the team in Super Bowl LVI, recording three combined tackles and one solo tackle.
On April 9, 2022, Flowers re-signed with the Bengals.{{Cite web |date=April 9, 2022 |title=Bengals Resign Tre Flowers |url=https://www.bengals.com/news/bengals-re-sign-tre-flowers |website=Bengals.com}}
Flowers began the 2022 season as the third cornerback on the depth chart, behind Chidobe Awuzie and Eli Apple, though he continued his role as the team's tight end coverage specialist.
In Week 15 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Flowers recorded his only interception with the Bengals, helping the team begin their comeback to score 31-unanswered points in the second half to win the game 34–23.
=Atlanta Falcons=
On May 8, 2023, Flowers signed a one-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons.{{Cite web |last=Bair, Scott |date=May 8, 2023 |title=Falcons sign cornerback Tre Flowers to one-year deal |url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/tre-flowers-cornerback-signed-one-year-deal-free-agency |website=AtlantaFalcons.com}} He played in all 17 games with three starts, recording 21 tackles and two passes defensed.
=Jacksonville Jaguars=
On May 16, 2024, Flowers signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars.{{cite web|title=Roster Moves: Jacksonville Jaguars Sign Three, Waive Two Ahead of 2024 OTAs|url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/roster-moves-jacksonville-jaguars-sign-three-waive-two-ahead-of-2024-otas|website=Jaguars.com|date=May 16, 2024}} He was released on August 27, and re-signed to the practice squad.{{cite web|title=Roster Moves: Jacksonville Jaguars Make The Following Roster Moves Hours Before 2024 Roster Deadline|url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/roster-moves-jacksonville-jaguars-make-the-following-roster-moves-hours-before-2024-roster-deadline|website=Jaguars.com|date=August 27, 2024}}{{cite web|title=Roster Moves: Jaguars Announce Additions to the 2024 Practice Squad|url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/roster-moves-jaguars-announce-additions-to-the-2024-practice-squad|website=Jaguars.com|date=August 28, 2024}} He was promoted to the active roster on September 12.{{cite web|title=Roster Moves: Jaguars Make 3 Roster Adjustments Prior to 2024 Home Opener|url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/roster-moves-jaguars-make-3-roster-adjustments-prior-to-2024-home-opener|website=Jaguars.com|date=September 12, 2024}} He was released on October 22.
=Indianapolis Colts=
On October 29, 2024, Flowers signed with the Indianapolis Colts practice squad.{{cite web|title=Colts restore QB Jason Bean to practice squad, sign CB Tre Flowers and RB Evan Hull to practice squad, make additional practice squad moves|url=https://www.colts.com/news/colts-restore-qb-jason-bean-to-practice-squad-sign-cb-tre-flowers-and-rb-evan-hull-to-practice-squad-make-additional-practice-squad-moves|website=Colts.com|date=October 29, 2024}} He was released on November 21 and re-signed to the practice squad four days later.{{cite web |title=Colts sign G Mark Glowinski to practice squad, release CB Tre Flowers from practice squad |url=https://www.colts.com/news/mark-glowinski-signed-practice-squad-guard-roster-moves-transactions |website=colts.com |access-date=23 November 2024}}{{cite web |title=Colts sign CB Tre Flowers, DE Durell Nchami to practice squad; release T Sebastian Gutierrez, DE Derek Rivers from practice squad |url=https://www.colts.com/news/colts-sign-cb-tre-flowers-de-durell-nchami-to-practice-squad-release-t-sebastian-gutierrez-de-derek-rivers-from-practice-squad |website=colts.com |access-date=26 November 2024}}
Personal life
Flowers is the cousin of former NFL fullback Dimitri Flowers and the nephew of former NFL defensive end Erik Flowers.{{Cite web |last=Josh Weinfuss |date=April 13, 2018 |title=Tre and Dimitri Flowers take their competition to the NFL draft |url=http://www.espn.com/blog/arizona-cardinals/post/_/id/29844/tre-and-dimitri-flowers-take-competitive-relationship-to-nfl-draft |website=ESPN.com}}
References
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External links
- [https://www.jaguars.com/team/players-roster/tre-flowers/ Jacksonville Jaguars bio]
- [http://okstate.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=3871 Oklahoma State bio]
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