FINS FACT
Julius spent nearly two full seasons (2009-10) on the Dolphins practice squad, watching and learning from the veteran receivers on team. “I’ve picked up different techniques that have helped me come in and out of my breaks faster, how to play versus press, getting a release,” Pruitt said. “I’m trying to pick up the little nuances because they’ve been playing a couple years and I’m trying to pick up as much as I can. I’m ready. I prepare like I’m going to be on the 53 every week. Coach tells me you never know when your number is going to be called so be prepared, and I am.” Julius was signed off the practice squad on December 30, 2010 in time for the season finale at New England, however he was placed on inactive list for that game.
FINS FACT
Julius spent nearly two full seasons (2009-10) on the Dolphins practice squad, watching and learning from the veteran receivers on team. “I’ve picked up different techniques that have helped me come in and out of my breaks faster, how to play versus press, getting a release,” Pruitt said. “I’m trying to pick up the little nuances because they’ve been playing a couple years and I’m trying to pick up as much as I can. I’m ready. I prepare like I’m going to be on the 53 every week. Coach tells me you never know when your number is going to be called so be prepared, and I am.” Julius was signed off the practice squad on December 30, 2010 in time for the season finale at New England, however he was placed on inactive list for that game.
CAREER TRANSACTIONS
Signed off the Dolphins practice squad to the active roster on December 30, 2010 . . . Signed to the Dolphins practice squad on September 6, 2010 . . . Waived on September 4, 2010 . . . Re-signed with Miami on January 5, 2010 after spending the 2009 season on Miami’s practice squad . . . Signed to the Dolphins practice squad on September 7, 2009 . . . Went undrafted in the 2009 NFL Draft and failed to sign with a team during the 2009 offseason and preseason.
PRO
2010 - Opened season on Dolphins practice squad . . . Signed to active roster on December 30 . . .Was inactive at New England (1/2/11).
2009 - Spent season on practice squad.
COLLEGE
Two year starter at Ouachita Baptist . . . Earned first-team All-Gulf South honors as a senior in 2008 . . . Caught 77 passes for 1,116 yards and 11 touchdowns . . . Named second-team All-Gulf South selection as a junior . . . Caught 51 passes for 723 yards and seven touchdowns . . . Played a reserve role during his freshman and sophomore campaigns . . . Totaled 43 receptions for 567 yards and five touchdowns.
PERSONAL
Attended Newport (Ark.) High School . . . Full name is Julius Pruitt, born December 30, 1985 in Newport, Ark.
