Colts sign undrafted UIndy running back Toriano Clinton. Get to know the Chicago native
In the wake of Jonathan Taylor's trade request and Zack Moss' injury, the Colts announced Tuesday they signed undrafted free agent running back Toriano Clinton from the University of Indianapolis and waived defensive tackle Jamal Woods.
Clinton hails from Chicago and thrived while playing for Division II UIndy. He holds several records and racked up a number of awards. Besides excelling at the running back position, he also was a standout kick returner.
Here are five things to know about Clinton.
Toriano Clinton's size
Clinton is 5-8 and 191 pounds.
Toriano Clinton's stats at UIndy
Clinton broke the school's career mark at Old Dominion on Sept. 24, 2022, and finished with 4,538 yards in five seasons. His best season came in 2021, when he ran 206 times for 1,525 yards (a single-season school record) and 17 touchdowns.
Clinton finished with 48 touchdowns in 43 games played at UIndy. He also totaled 39 receptions for 322 yards and four touchdowns in addition to 32 kickoff returns for 990 yards (30.9 average) and three scores.
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Toriano Clinton is a Division II record holder
Clinton didn't just break school records. He also holds the Division II record for most rushing yards in a quarter with 197.
Toriano Clinton was a standout at St. Laurence in high school
Before UIndy, Clinton was turning heads at St. Laurence in Burbank, Illinois, in high school. Clinton holds the school's single-season rushing record with 2,557 yards.
In 2017, Clinton scored 34 touchdowns and totaled more than 2,800 all-purpose yards. He also ran for the single-game school record of 416 yards in the Class 6A playoffs.
Football wasn't the only sport Clinton stood out in. He was a state meet qualifier in the long jump.
Toriano Clinton highlights with UIndy
Saturday night ➡️ Sunday afternoon.@UIndyFB all-time leading rusher Toriano Clinton is heading to the NFL with the @Colts!
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The Colts have signed UIndy legend Toriano Clinton
Clinton is the school’s all time leader in rushing yards and touchdowns
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