Umar Muhammad (born July 25, 1975) from Edinburg, Texas is a former American football linebacker who played nine seasons in the Arena Football League (AFL) with the Albany/Indiana Firebirds, Grand Rapids Rampage, Tampa Bay Storm, Georgia Force and New Orleans VooDoo. He played college football at the University of North Texas.

Umar Muhammad
Personal information
Born: (1975-07-25) July 25, 1975 (age 48)
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:257 lb (117 kg)
Career information
College:North Texas
Position:Linebacker
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career Arena statistics
Tackles:125.5
Sacks:14
Forced fumbles:3
Rushing yards:160
Rushing TDs:19
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

Professional career edit

Albany/Indiana Firebirds edit

Muhammad played for the Albany/Indiana Firebirds from 2000 to 2002.[1] Muhammad was re-signed on March 21, 2002.[2] He was released by the Firebirds on February 1, 2003.[3]

Grand Rapids Rampage edit

Muhammad signed with the Grand Rapids Rampage on February 13, 2003.[4]

Georgia Force edit

Muhammad was signed by the Georgia Force on November 13, 2003. He was released by the Force on December 3, 2003.[5]

Tampa Bay Storm edit

Muhammad signed with the Tampa Bay Storm on April 9, 2004.[6] He played for the team from 2004 to 2006.[1]

Georgia Force edit

Muhammad played for the Force during the 2007 season, earning Second Team All-Arena honors.[1][7] He was released by the Force on January 22, 2008.[5]

New Orleans VooDoo edit

Muhammad was signed by the New Orleans VooDoo on January 29, 2008.[8]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c "Umar Muhammad". arenafan.com. Retrieved June 3, 2015.
  2. ^ "Arena Football League Transactions". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. March 21, 2002. Retrieved July 22, 2002.
  3. ^ "Historical Team Transactions". arenafan.com. Retrieved June 3, 2015.
  4. ^ "Historical Team Transactions". arenafan.com. Retrieved June 3, 2015.
  5. ^ a b "Historical Team Transactions". arenafan.com. Retrieved June 3, 2015.
  6. ^ "Historical Team Transactions". arenafan.com. Retrieved June 3, 2015.
  7. ^ "Umar Muhammad". arenafan.com. Retrieved June 3, 2015.
  8. ^ "Historical Team Transactions". arenafan.com. Retrieved June 3, 2015.

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