Tracy porter biography saints super bowl

American football player (born 1986)

For the wide receiver, see Tracy Porter (wide receiver).

American football player

Tracy O'Neil Porter (born August 11, 1986) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL).

Tracy porter biography saints super bowl

He played college football for the Indiana Hoosiers and was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the second round of the 2008 NFL draft. Porter is best known for being a crucial player during the Saints’ 2009 season, in which he intercepted Brett Favre in the NFC Championship Game and then won Super Bowl XLIV over the Indianapolis Colts, sealing the game by famously intercepting Peyton Manning and returning it for a touchdown.

Porter also played for the Denver Broncos, Oakland Raiders, Washington Redskins, and Chicago Bears.

Early life

Porter attended Port Allen High School, where he played quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and cornerback.

He earned first team All-District 3A h