Born: | Detroit, Michigan | June 13, 1976
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Career information | |
CFL status | American |
Position(s) | Linebacker |
Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
Weight | 238 lb (108 kg) |
College | Louisville |
Career history | |
As player | |
2000 | Edmonton Eskimos |
2001 | San Francisco Demons |
2001–2003 | Calgary Stampeders |
2004–2008 | BC Lions |
2009–2010 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
Career highlights and awards | |
CFL All-Star | 2006 CFL EastAllStar = 2009 CFL |
CFL West All-Star | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
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Floyd played five seasons for the University of Louisville.
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