receiving, a single season Division I-A record that has yet to be surpassed. Insley is the only player in NCAA Division I football history to eclipse 2,000 receiving yards in a single season. He was the second individual in all NCAA divisions to reach this threshold; Scott Pingel posted over 2,100 single season receiving yards at the Division III level of competition in 1998. This earned him All-American honors from the Associated Press and Sporting News. At the conclusion of his collegiate career, Insley held the all time Division I-A records for total yards receiving and total receptions. His 298 catches were only three short of Jerry Rice's NCAA Division I record for most career receptions. Professional career Insley received free agent offers from the Indianapolis Colts, Cincinnati Bengals and Detroit Lions after not being selected in the 2000 NFL Draft. Insley ultimately signed with the Colts. On January 26, 2001, Insley was selected by the Colts as one of six players for allocation to NFL Europe. There, Insley joined the Barcelona Dragons. Insley's 654 yards led the Dragons in receiving for the 2001 season. Back in NFL proper after his time in NFL Europe, Insley earned a spot on the Colts regular season roster. Insley spent much of his second season on the injury report, suffering from knee and head injuries. Insley caught his first and only touchdown from Peyton Manning in a game against the Atlanta Falcons. The Colts terminated Insley's contract on February 27, 2002. On March 1, 2002, Insley was claimed by the Houston Texans. Insley suffered a broken ankle during Houston's first ever preseason game on August 6, 2002, and underwent surgery the following day. He spent the entire 2002 season on injured reserve and was not given a tender offer at season's end. In 2003, Insley signed a one-year contract with the Ottawa Renegades of the Canadian Football League. Motorcycle racing At the Baja 1000 in 2011, Insley was a member of the victorious Class 21 team. Personal life Insley studied physical education at the University of Nevada. Insley was inducted into the Nevada Athletics Hall of Fame in 2010. Along with former pro basketball player Dean Garrett, Insley was inducted into the San Clemente Sports Hall of Fame in May 2014. As of October 2014, Insley works as a firefighter in Los Angeles. See also List of NCAA Division I FBS career receiving