Amarlo Herrera

Amarlo Herrera (born September 20, 1991) is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Georgia, and was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the sixth round of the 2015 NFL Draft. He has also been a member of the Washington Redskins.

Amarlo Herrera
Free agent
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1991-09-20) September 20, 1991
Atlanta, Georgia
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:244 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High school:College Park (GA) North Clayton
College:Georgia
NFL Draft:2015 / Round: 6 / Pick: 207
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

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 drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the sixth round (207th overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft.[6][7] He agreed to terms with the Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis 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 Redskins' practice squad.[16] He was released from the Redskins' practice squad on September 27, 2016.[17]

WWE (2017)

On June 17, 2017 it was reported on wwe.com that Herrera had attended a tryout for the WWE.[18]

References
  1. Amarlo Herrera is the leader on the Georgia Bulldogs defense
  2. Georgia's Herrera overlooked no more
  3. Georgia LB Herrera hits hard, has a soft demeanor off the field
  4. "Georgia's Amarlo Herrera is aiming to be 'a big-time playmaker'". Archived from the original on July 1, 2013. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
  5. Amarlo Herrera looks to impress NFL scouts in East-West Shrine Game
  6. Colts select Amarlo Herrera in sixth round
  7. Former North Clayton and UGA linebacker Herrera drafted by the Indianapolis Colts
  8. "Indianapolis Colts agree to terms with five draft picks". blogs.colts.com. May 6, 2015. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
  9. "Indianapolis Colts make roster moves". colts.com. October 20, 2015. Retrieved October 21, 2015.
  10. "Indianapolis Colts make practice squad move". colts.com. October 21, 2015. Retrieved October 21, 2015.
  11. "Andy Studebaker Signed by Colts". Bleacher Report. Retrieved December 17, 2015.
  12. "Indianapolis Colts make roster moves". blogs.colts.com. December 29, 2015. Retrieved December 29, 2015.
  13. Meyer, Max. "Colts release 2015 sixth-round pick Amarlo Herrera". NFL.com.
  14. "Titans Claim LB Amarlo Herrera Off Waivers". titansonline.com. Archived from the original on August 13, 2016. Retrieved August 12, 2016.
  15. "Titans Make First Round of Roster Cuts". TitansOnline.com. August 28, 2016. Archived from the original on August 7, 2017.
  16. Czarda, Stephen. "Kedric Golston Placed On Injured Reserve, Matt Ioannidis On Active Roster". Redskins.com. Archived from the original on September 20, 2016. Retrieved September 19, 2016.
  17. "Redskins sign John Sullivan, Vinston Painter to active roster". Redskins.com. September 27, 2016. Archived from the original on April 25, 2018. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
  18. "CrossFit athletes, All-Americans, fighters and footballers attend WWE tryout". WWE. Retrieved June 18, 2017.
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