Umar Muhammad

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Umar Muhammad
Personal information
Born: (1975-07-25) July 25, 1975 (age 49)
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 League statistics
Tackles:125.5
Sacks:14
Forced fumbles:3
Rushing yards:160
Rushing TDs:19
Stats at ArenaFan.com

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.

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Professional career

Albany/Indiana Firebirds

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

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

Georgia Force

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

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

Georgia Force

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

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

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References

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