[1] As a freshman he was named a starter at wide receiver, registering 61 receptions for 1,081 yards, 9 touchdowns, 11 kickoff returns for a 27.5-yard avg.
[2] Rector was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 2005 NFL draft on April 28.
[4] In the 2006 offseason, head coach Bill Parcells took a liking to him and even called him the strongest player on the team pound-for-pound.
Rector was named the team's primary punt returner and fourth receiver but suffered an ankle sprain in the season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
After being declared inactive for the next 4 games, he was released on October 16 and was signed to the practice squad, in order to make room for defensive back Marcus Coleman.
[6] In 2007, a knee injury forced him to miss time in training camp and was eventually cut on August 27.