Luis Vasquez

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Luis Vasquez
Free agent
Position: Defensive lineman
Personal information
Born: (1986-04-23) April 23, 1986 (age 35)
Gales Ferry, Connecticut
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:265 lb (120 kg)
Career information
High school:Ledyard (CT)
College: Arizona State
Undrafted: 2009
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Career Arena statistics
Tackles:115.0
Sacks:24.0
Tackles for loss:22.5
Forced fumbles:5
Fumbles recovered:5
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  ArenaFan.com

Luis Guillermo Vasquez (born April 23, 1986) is an American football defensive lineman who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Arizona State University.

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College career

Vasquez signed to play with the Purdue Boilermakers football team in 2004, where he redshirted during the 2004 season. [1] Vasquez transferred to Arizona Western College, where he was named the Western States Football League Defensive Player of the Year in 2005. [2] Vasquez had originally committed to Washington State, but when Robb Akey left to take the head coaching job at Idaho, Vasquez decommited and chose Arizona State. [3]

Professional career

Baltimore Ravens

After going undrafted in the 2009 NFL Draft, Vasquez signed as an undrafted free agent with the Baltimore Ravens. [4] In June 2009, Vasquez was released. [5]

Arkansas Diamonds

In 2010, Vasquez played for the Arkansas Diamonds of the Indoor Football League (IFL), where he was named a 2nd Team All-IFL performer after the season. [6]

Dallas Vigilantes

On December 15, 2010, Vasquez was assigned to the Dallas Vigilantes of the Arena Football League (AFL). [7]

Milwaukee Iron/Mustangs

On April 21, 2011, Vasquez was traded to the Milwaukee Iron for future considerations. Upon the completion of the 2012 season, Vasquez was named 2nd Team All-Arena [8]

San Jose SaberCats

In 2012, Vasquez joined the San Jose SaberCats.

Arizona Rattlers

On February 17, 2016, Vasquez was assigned to the Arizona Rattlers.

Guangzhou Power

Vasquez was selected by the Guangzhou Power of the China Arena Football League (CAFL) in the 21st round of the 2016 CAFL Draft. [9]

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References

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  2. Dave Blevins (August 31, 2012). College Football Awards. McFarland & Company, Inc. ISBN   9780786448678 . Retrieved April 9, 2015.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
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  9. "CAFL DRAFT RESULTS – SEE IT AGAIN – FULL RESULTS HERE". caflfootball.com. June 11, 2016. Retrieved October 18, 2016.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)