Lavarus Giles

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Lavarus Giles
Personal information
Born: (1986-02-15) February 15, 1986 (age 38)
Benoit, Mississippi, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
College: Jackson State University
Position: Running back
Undrafted: 2008
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Stats at CFL.ca

Lavarus Lakeith Giles (born February 15, 1986) is an American former professional football running back who played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football at Jackson State.

Giles was also a member of the St. Louis Rams, Calgary Stampeders, New Orleans Saints, and Saskatchewan Roughriders.

Early life

Giles ran track at Ray Brooks High School, finishing 1st in the state in the 100 meter dash and 2nd in the 200-meter dash. He also played basketball where he led his team to a state championship.

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