Lavarus Giles

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Lavarus Giles
Personal information
Born: (1986-02-15) February 15, 1986 (age 38)
Benoit, Mississippi
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
College: Jackson State University
Position: Running back
Undrafted: 2008
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards:7
Rushing average:1.8
Rushing touchdowns:0
Receptions:1
Receiving yards:0
Receiving touchdowns:0
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  CFL.ca

Lavarus Lakeith Giles (born February 15, 1986) is a professional American and Canadian football running back

who is currently a free agent. He most recently played for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football at Jackson State.

Giles has also been a member of the St. Louis Rams, Calgary Stampeders, New Orleans Saints and Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

Early years

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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