Chad Lemar Bumphis, born on October 18, 1989, is an American college football coach and former professional wide receiver. He played college football at Mississippi State University, where he left a lasting impact. This article delves into his impressive career stats at Mississippi State and his subsequent journey to the NFL.
Early Career and Impact at Mississippi State
The all-state pick from Tupelo stayed home despite ranking among the top recruits in the country by scouting services, and instantly improved MSU’s offense as a true freshman. SEC coaches named him to their All-Freshman team after leading the Bulldogs in receiving (32-375, four touchdowns) and gaining 383 yards as a kick returner.
Bumphis led the Bulldogs in Receiving 3 of the 4 seasons he attended Mississippi State. He also returned 24 Kickoffs for a 21.9 yard average and 35 Punts for a 10 yard average and one Touchdown. He led the team in receiving again in 2010 (44-634, five scores), as well as punt returns (16-137). Despite starting 12 games as a junior, Bumphis had his lowest receiving numbers (25-339, three touchdowns) and had little return yardage save an 82-yard punt return for a score against Louisiana Tech.
Bumphis is one of the nation’s most underrated receivers - as a general rule, when Mississippi State needs to throw, he puts up big numbers. Bumphis is a speedy WR who really reached his potential as a Senior totaling 55 catches for 904 yards and 12 touchdowns. Chad had his best season in 2012, catching 58 passes for 922 yards and an SEC-best 12 Touchdowns.
He Lettered 4 times for the Bulldogs, playing 50 games and catching 159 passes for 2,270 yards and 24 Touchdowns. At Mississippi State University, he holds the school record for career receiving touchdowns.
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Key Statistics and Achievements
Here's a summary of Chad Bumphis's college career statistics:
| Category | Stats |
|---|---|
| Games Played | 50 |
| Receptions | 159 |
| Receiving Yards | 2,270 |
| Receiving Touchdowns | 24 |
| Kickoff Returns | 24 (21.9 yard average) |
| Punt Returns | 35 (10 yard average, 1 touchdown) |
NFL Career
Mississippi State has not been known as a hotbed for NFL wide receiver talent. In fact, the last Bulldog receiver to be drafted was Buffalo’s 1996 first round pick, Eric Moulds. Bumphis’ career didn’t really take off as it was expected after a fine freshman year, but there?s still a strong chance he’ll be the next State receiver to hear his name called in Radio City Music Hall due to his ability to move the ball from the slot and contribute in the return game.
Bumphis has a solid build and possesses explosive agility. He has experience returning both kicks and punts, which should interest the teams. Bumphis’ career didn’t really take off as it was expected after a fine freshman year, but there?s still a strong chance he’ll be the next State receiver to hear his name called in Radio City Music Hall due to his ability to move the ball from the slot and contribute in the return game.
Bumphis was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Miami Dolphins in 2013. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins on May 3, 2013. He was signed to the Denver Broncos' practice squad on October 22, 2013. He was signed to the Jacksonville Jaguars' practice squad on December 9, 2013. He was signed to the active roster at the conclusion of the 2013 regular season.
The Broncos sent a contingent to the East-West Shrine game on January 19th to scout prospects for the 2013 NFL Draft. As if that weren’t enough to impress the Bronco scouts, he also had a terrific day during the Shrine game, catching four passes for 92 yards, including a 57-yard Touchdown grab. Bumphis shared the MVP honors with Nigel Malone as the West team defeated the East 28-13.
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Bumphis was on the Broncos Scouting radar before the Combine this spring and it looks like they finally got a chance to pick him up. My opinion of him is that he has higher upside than the man he replaced, Tavarres King. Only time will tell.
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