🏈 Terry McLaurin – Player Profile

 

🏈 Terry McLaurin – Player Profile

  • Full Name: Terry McLaurin

  • Nickname(s): Scary Terry, F1

  • Date of Birth: September 15, 1995

  • Hometown: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

  • College: Ohio State University

  • Position: Wide Receiver (WR)

  • Height / Weight: 6 ft (183 cm) / 210 lbs (95 kg)

  • NFL Draft: 2019, Round 3, Pick 76 (Washington)




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🌟 Career Highlights & Stats (as of 2024 season)

CategoryStat / Achievement
Receptions460
Receiving Yards6,379
Touchdowns38
1,000+ Yard Seasons5 consecutive (2019–2024)
Pro Bowl Selections2 (2022, 2024)
All-Pro HonorsSecond Team All-Pro (2024)
Team CaptainSince 2020
Known ForRoute running, contested catches, consistency

πŸ“ˆ 2024 Season Recap

  • Games Played: 17

  • Receptions: 82

  • Receiving Yards: 1,096

  • Touchdowns: 13 (franchise single-season record)

In 2024, McLaurin not only led the Commanders in receptions and yardage, but also broke the team record for single-season touchdown receptions.


πŸ’¬ Playing Style & Reputation

  • Considered one of the most reliable and polished route runners in the NFL

  • Praised for leadership, work ethic, and performing consistently despite frequent QB changes

  • Nickname “Scary Terry” reflects his aggressive, fearless approach to contested catches

  • Nickname “F1” highlights his elite speed and burst


πŸ’Έ Contract & Trade Situation (2025)

  • Signed a 3-year, $68.3 million extension in 2022

  • Entering the final year of that deal in 2025

  • Reported to training camp in July 2025 but was placed on the PUP (Physically Unable to Perform) list with an ankle issue

  • Has publicly expressed frustration over stalled extension talks

  • Formally requested a trade from the Washington Commanders

McLaurin believes his production warrants a top-tier contract, as he ranks among the league leaders in receptions and yards since entering the NFL.


🫱🏻‍🫲🏽 Team Dynamics

  • Despite uncertainty, rookie QB Jayden Daniels continues to express strong trust in McLaurin

  • The Commanders have added WR Deebo Samuel as potential insurance or partner in the offense

  • Team and fanbase await resolution of McLaurin’s contract situation, as he is widely regarded as the offensive leader


❤️ Off the Field

  • Strong presence in the D.C. community through his Terry McLaurin Foundation

  • Nominee for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award (2023)

  • Launched his own charity cereal, Crunch Time Flakes, to raise money for underserved youth


πŸ“ Summary Table

AttributeInfo
TeamWashington Commanders
PositionWide Receiver
Draft Year2019 (3rd Round, 76th Overall)
CollegeOhio State
Pro Bowls2 (2022, 2024)
Career TDs38
Known ForLeadership, consistency, elite route running
Current StatusOn PUP list; requested trade (as of Aug 2025)

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