Troupe played college football for the Florida Gators, earning All-American honors in 2003.
[3] Following his senior season, Troupe was a PrepStar high school All-American and was recognized by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution as one of the top four tight end prospects in the Southeast.
[4] He was also one of the three finalists for the John Mackey Award, recognizing the nation's best college tight end in 2003.
[4] The Tennessee Titans selected Troupe in the second round with the 40th overall pick of the 2004 NFL Draft.
He was released on September 16, after Buccaneers tight end Jerramy Stevens returned from suspension.