Terrance Ganaway


Terrance Omar Ganaway is an American former professional football player who was a running back for one year with the St. Louis Rams of the National Football League. He played college football for the Houston Cougars and Baylor Bears. Ganaway was selected by the New York Jets in the sixth round of the 2012 NFL draft.

College career

Ganaway played at the University of Houston as a freshman in 2007. Prior to the 2008 season, he transferred to Baylor, where he played until 2011. As a senior, he was a starter and rushed for 1,547 yards with 21 touchdowns. He was the offensive MVP of the 2011 Alamo Bowl, rushing for 200 yards and scoring five touchdowns in Baylor's 67-56 win over the University of Washington Huskies.
For his career, Ganaway had 2,592 rushing yards on 473 carries with 34 touchdowns.

Professional career

New York Jets

The New York Jets drafted Ganaway using their sixth round selection in the 2012 NFL draft. Ganaway signed a four-year contract with the team on May 14, 2012. Ganaway was waived on August 31, 2012.

St. Louis Rams

Ganaway was claimed off waivers by the St. Louis Rams on September 1, 2012. Ganaway announced his retirement from the league on August 21, 2013 to pursue his graduate degree.

Personal life

Ganaway's uncle is former NFL linebacker Jeremiah Trotter and his cousin is Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr.