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High school career

Toomer was an All-American at De La Salle High School in Concord, California. Several publications, including USA Today, Parade, and The Sporting News ranked him as one of the top high school wide receivers in the nation. An All-America team is a sports team composed of star players. ... De La Salle High School is a private, Catholic, all-boys school in Concord, California, United States. ... Concord is a city located in Contra Costa County, California, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 121,780. ... USA Today is a national American newspaper published by the Gannett Corporation. ... PARADE is a magazine, distributed as a Sunday supplement in hundreds of newspapers in the United States. ... The Sporting News (TSN) is an American-based sports newspaper. ...

College career

Toomer attended the University of Michigan, where he finished in second place all-time among Wolverine receivers in receptions and yardage (both times behind Anthony Carter). As a junior, he became only the third player in school history (after Jack Clancy and Desmond Howard) to post 1,000 receiving yards in a season, finishing with 1,096. That same year, he made All-Big Ten First Team. Toomer made All-America his senior year, and All-Big Ten Second Team. UM also has campuses in Dearborn and Flint. ... Anthony Carter (born September 17, 1960 in Riviera Beach, Florida) was an American football wide receiver. ... Desmond Howard (born May 15, 1970 in Cleveland, Ohio) is a former American football wide receiver and kick returner in the NFL. He played for the Washington Redskins (1992-1994), Jacksonville Jaguars (1995), Green Bay Packers (1996, 1999), Oakland Raiders (1997-1998) and Detroit Lions (1999-2002). ... Big Ten redirects here. ...

Early pro career

Toomer was selected in the second round (34th overall) of the 1996 NFL Draft by the Giants. His rookie season, he was primarily the punt and kick returner for the team, and set a record in his first game with an 87-yard punt return for a touchdown, the longest in team history, against the Buffalo Bills. He returned a second punt for a touchdown that season against the Philadelphia Eagles, before injuring his anterior cruciate ligament and spending the rest of the season on injured reserve. The next season, he scored another punt return touchdown, as well as his first receiving TD, a 56-yard reception from Danny Kanell against the Arizona Cardinals. The 1996 NFL Draft Categories: | ... City Orchard Park, New York Team colors Dark Navy, Red, Royal, Nickel, and White Head Coach Dick Jauron Owner Ralph C. Wilson Jr. ... City Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Team colors Midnight Green, Black, White, and Silver Head Coach Andy Reid Owner Jeffrey Lurie General manager Tom Heckert Fight song Fly, Eagles Fly Mascot Swoop League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1933–present) Eastern Division (1933-1949) American Conference (1950-1952) Eastern Conference (1953-1969) Capitol... Diagram of the right knee Grays Fig. ... Injured reserve is a special sports reserve list for professional teams to use if a player is injured and unable to play for the remainder of the season. ... City Glendale, Arizona Other nicknames The Buzzsaw, The Cards, Cardiac Cardinals, Big Red Team colors Cardinal Red, Black, and White Head Coach Dennis Green Owner Bidwill Family General manager Rod Graves Mascot Big Red League/Conference affiliations Independent (1898-1919) National Football League (1920–present) Western Division (1933-1949) American...

Breakout season

He finally became a starting wide receiver for the 1999 NFL season, and ended up setting the team record for receptions in a season (79). He and Ike Hilliard combined to become the first Giants duo to post over 2,100 receiving yards. His six touchdowns led the team, and his 1,183 yards were the second highest in team history behind Homer Jones. The following season, he came one short of tying his own record for receptions, and increased his touchdown total to 7. His 72 catches in the 2001 NFL season made him the first Giants wideout with three consecutive 70-reception seasons. He broke several Giants records in 2002, when he caught 82 passes for 1,343 yards and 8 touchdowns; the 8 TDs set a career-high, while the passes and receiving yards were new team records. His 204 yards against the Indianapolis Colts were the highest total for any wide receiver for a 60-minute game (2 players had higher receiving totals, but both of those games went to overtime). In 2003, Toomer surpassed Frank Gifford as the team's all-time leading receiving yardage leader, and finished the season with 6,366 yards. His 418 catches were also second all-time to teammate Tiki Barber. The 2004 NFL season marked the first time he did not score a touchdown since his rookie year, although he did finish the season with 51 catches for 747 yards, the 6th consecutive season he topped 50 catches & 700 yards. He entered the 2005 season in sole possession of the Giants' yardage record, and just 5 behind Barber in receptions. His 37 touchdowns are 4th in team history, behind Kyle Rote (48), Joe Morrison (47), and Gifford (43). The 1999 NFL season was the 80th regular season of the National Football League. ... Isaac Jason Hilliard (born April 5, 1976 in Patterson, Louisiana) is an American football wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the NFL. He was originally selected seventh overall in the 1997 NFL Draft by the New York Giants out of the University of Florida. ... Homer Jones (born 1941 in Houston, Texas) was an American football player. ... The 2001 NFL season was the 82nd regular season of the National Football League. ... The 2002 NFL season was the 83rd regular season of the National Football League. ... City Indianapolis, Indiana Team colors Speed Blue and White Head Coach Tony Dungy Owner Jim Irsay General manager Bill Polian Mascot Spike and Spirit Local radio Flagship stations: WFBQ (94. ... Overtime is the amount of time someone works beyond normal working hours; these may be determined in several ways, by custom (what is considered healthy or reasonable by society), by practices of a given trade or profession, by legislation, or by agreement between employers and workers or their representatives. ... The 2003 NFL season was the 84th regular season of the National Football League. ... Francis Newton Gifford (born August 16, 1930 in Santa Monica, California) was an American football player and one of the better-known American sports commentators in the latter part of the 20th century who made the transition from an athlete to broadcasting. ... Tiki Barber (Born Atiim Kiambu Barber on April 7, 1975 in Roanoke, Virginia) is an American football running back. ... The 2004 NFL season was the 85th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 2005 National Football League regular season began on Thursday, September 8, 2005 and ended on Sunday, January 1, 2006, New Years Day. ... Kyle Rote Born October 27, 1928 Died August 15, 2002 Kyle Rote, an All-American running back at Southern Methodist University, Class of 1951, played for 11 years for the New York Giants, 1951-1961. ... Joe Morrison (1937-1989) was a National Football League football player who played for the New York Giants. ...

After a subpar 2004 campaign, Toomer rebounded to have a solid 2005 season. With new starting quarterback Eli Manning throwing for almost 3,800 passing yards, Toomer notched 60 receptions for almost 800 yards. The highlights of his season included a last second touchdown reception against the Denver Broncos, a late game-tying touchdown at Seattle, and a terrific fourth and goal catch for a touchdown against the Rams. After the Giants were eliminated in the postseason, Amani hinted that 2006 will probably be the final season of his fine career.

2006 Campaign

Amani expected to go into 2006 as the Giants number two possession receiver, but quickly showed signs of brilliance. In a week two matchup in Philadelphia, Toomer helped to spark a 17 point comeback by hauling in a career high 12 receptions and two touchdowns. Physically exhausted by game's end, he had to be carried off the field by trainers. The media honored him for his work ethic and team dedication. Yet another 4 receptions for 81 yards against the Redskins has proven that he still has a lot to offer the Giants.

External links

• Pro-Football-Reference.com - career statistics