Amarlo Herrera Explained
Amarlo Herrera |
Number: | 49 |
Position: | Linebacker |
Birth Date: | 20 September 1991 |
Birth Place: | Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
Height Ft: | 6 |
Height In: | 0 |
Weight Lbs: | 243 |
High School: | College Park (GA) North Clayton |
College: | Georgia |
Draftyear: | 2015 |
Draftround: | 6 |
Draftpick: | 207 |
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Pfr: | HerrAm00 |
Amarlo Herrera (born September 20, 1991) is a former American football linebacker. He played college football at Georgia, and was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the sixth round of the 2015 NFL draft. He was also a member of the Tennessee Titans and Washington Redskins.
College career
Herrera played at the University of Georgia from 2011 to 2014.[1] [2] [3] [4] During his career he started 43 of 54 games and recorded 334 tackles, 3.5 sacks and three interceptions.[5]
Professional career
Indianapolis Colts
Herrera was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the sixth round (207th overall) of the 2015 NFL draft.[6] [7] He agreed to terms with the Colts on May 6.[8] Herrera spent the first 5 weeks of the 2015 season on the practice squad, and was elevated to the 53-man roster for Week 6. He was waived on October 20,[9] and signed to the practice squad the following day.[10] On December 15, 2015, Herrera was waived by the Colts.[11] He was re-signed on December 29.[12] On August 10, 2016, Herrera was released by the Colts.[13]
Tennessee Titans
On August 12, 2016, Herrera was claimed off waivers by the Tennessee Titans.[14] On August 28, 2016, Herrera was waived by the Titans.[15]
Washington Redskins
On September 19, 2016, Herrera was signed to the Washington Redskins' practice squad.[16] He was released from the Redskins' practice squad on September 27, 2016.[17]
WWE
On June 17, 2017 it was reported on wwe.com that Herrera had attended a tryout for the WWE.[18]
External links
Notes and References
- http://www.news-daily.com/news/2014/nov/28/amarlo-herrera-is-the-leader-on-the-georgia/ Amarlo Herrera is the leader on the Georgia Bulldogs defense
- http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/sports/college/story/2014/sep/05/georgias-herrera-overlooked-no-more/266338/ Georgia's Herrera overlooked no more
- http://onlineathens.com/sports/college-sports/2014-11-21/georgia-lb-herrera-hits-hard-has-soft-demeanor-field Georgia LB Herrera hits hard, has a soft demeanor off the field
- Web site: Georgia's Amarlo Herrera is aiming to be 'a big-time playmaker' . May 6, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130701004315/http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/2013/06/27/2561587/herrera-is-aiming-to-be-a-big.html . July 1, 2013 . dead .
- http://www.news-daily.com/news/2015/jan/16/amarlo-herrera-looks-to-impress-nfl-scouts-in/ Amarlo Herrera looks to impress NFL scouts in East-West Shrine Game
- http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/college/colts-select-amarlo-herrera-in-sixth-round/nk7sS/ Colts select Amarlo Herrera in sixth round
- http://www.news-daily.com/news/2015/may/04/former-north-clayton-and-uga-linebacker-herrera/ Former North Clayton and UGA linebacker Herrera drafted by the Indianapolis Colts
- Web site: Indianapolis Colts agree to terms with five draft picks. blogs.colts.com. May 6, 2015. May 6, 2015. May 12, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150512020906/http://blogs.colts.com/2015/05/06/indianapolis-colts-agree-to-terms-with-five-draft-picks/. dead.
- Web site: Indianapolis Colts make roster moves. colts.com. October 20, 2015. October 21, 2015. October 21, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151021201014/http://blogs.colts.com/2015/10/20/indianapolis-colts-make-roster-moves-116/. dead.
- Web site: Indianapolis Colts make practice squad move. colts.com. October 21, 2015. October 21, 2015.
- Web site: Andy Studebaker Signed by Colts. Bleacher Report. December 17, 2015.
- Web site: Indianapolis Colts make roster moves. blogs.colts.com. December 29, 2015. December 29, 2015. December 30, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151230002420/http://blogs.colts.com/2015/12/29/indianapolis-colts-make-roster-moves-130/. dead.
- Web site: Colts release 2015 sixth-round pick Amarlo Herrera. Meyer. Max. NFL.com.
- Web site: Titans Claim LB Amarlo Herrera Off Waivers. titansonline.com. August 12, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160813134707/http://www.titansonline.com/news/article-4/Titans-Claim-LB-Amarlo-Herrera-Off-Waivers/f9cd7ec6-d44a-43fe-9da4-bf9b79c1bdb0. August 13, 2016. dead.
- Web site: Titans Make First Round of Roster Cuts. https://web.archive.org/web/20170807022912/http://www.titansonline.com/news/article-4/Titans-Make-First-Round-of-Roster-Cuts/5cc39654-c023-4d06-9e37-336a50536431. dead. August 7, 2017. TitansOnline.com. August 28, 2016.
- Web site: Kedric Golston Placed On Injured Reserve, Matt Ioannidis On Active Roster. Czarda. Stephen. Redskins.com. September 19, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160920132401/http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/Kedric-Golston-Placed-On-Injured-Reserve-Matt-Ioannidis-On-Active-Roster/1113255d-e6c2-4514-bd73-eb73b5842d6c. September 20, 2016. dead. mdy-all.
- Web site: Redskins sign John Sullivan, Vinston Painter to active roster. https://web.archive.org/web/20180425115143/http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/Redskins-Sign-John-Sullivan-Vinston-Painter-To-Active-Roster/5b4e7500-9bc3-4cf0-8b81-68ba592c72b2. dead. April 25, 2018. Redskins.com. September 27, 2016. September 27, 2016.
- Web site: CrossFit athletes, All-Americans, fighters and footballers attend WWE tryout. WWE. June 18, 2017.