Terry Billups

Terry Michael Billups (born February 9, 1975) is an American former professional football defensive back in the National Football League (NFL) for the New England Patriots and Dallas Cowboys.

He also was a member of the Rhein Fire, Los Angeles Xtreme and Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

He received All-Central Florida honors and was a two-time All-conference and All-county selection.

As a senior, he won the state title in the 110 metres hurdles and was named the Orlando Downtown Athletic Club's Scholar-Athlete.

As a senior, he was a backup cornerback on a defense that was ranked second in the nation, that included future NFL players like Greg Ellis, Brian Simmons, Dré Bly, Vonnie Holliday, Omar Brown, Kivuusama Mays, Russell Davis, Robert Williams, Ebenezer Ekuban, Keith Newman and Nate Hobgood-Chittick.

He was waived before the start of the season on August 25 and later signed to the practice squad.

He suffered a back injury during training camp and was placed on the injured reserve on April 16, before being released.

On March 13, 2000, the team rescinded his tender offer, making him a free agent.