Larry Brackins
 Brackins at NY 2007 with the first down |
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| No. 1 Philadelphia Soul | |
| Wide receiver | |
| Personal information | |
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| Date of birth: November 5, 1982 | |
| Place of birth: Dothan, Alabama | |
| Height: 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | Weight: 218 lb (99 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: Pearl River CC | |
| NFL Draft: 2005 / Round: 5 / Pick: 155 | |
| Debuted in 2007 for the Philadelphia Soul | |
| Career history | |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
| Career Arena football statistics | |
| Receptions | 163 |
| Receiving yards | 2,198 |
| Receiving TDs | 50 |
| Stats at ArenaFan.com | |
Larry Brackins (born November 5, 1982 in Dothan, Alabama) is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent of the Arena Football League. He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fifth round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at Pearl River Community College.
Brackins has also been a member of the Philadelphia Soul, New York Jets, and New York Sentinels.
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[edit] Early years
Brackins attended Dothan High School where he was an All-State selection in both basketball and football. During his senior season, he recorded 32 receptions for 643 yards and six touchdowns, and also scored four rushing touchdowns as well. For his high school career, he averaged 31.0 yards per kickoff return and recorded 57 total tackles and one touchdown on an interception return. In basketball, he averaged 17 points, 12 rebounds, and five blocks a game while helping lead his team to the Class 6A state championship game.
[edit] College career
Brackins attended Pearl River Community College where he majored in Physical education. As a freshman, he recorded 43 receptions for 772 yards, and nine touchdowns he was also named First-Team All-State and First-Team All-Region in both football and basketball. For his career, he recorded 101 receptions for 1,834 yards and 19 touchdowns, while starting 23 games. While there he also won numerous awards, such as: 2003 All-MACJC, 2003 All-Region 23, 2004 First-team NJCAA All-American, 2004 All-MACJC, and 2004 All-Region 23.
[edit] Professional career
[edit] Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Brackins was selected in the fifth round (155th overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on April 24, 2005. He signed with the team on July 28, however he did not make the roster and was released on September 7. On January 10, 2006, he re-signed with the Buccaneers, and spent went to training camp with the team, where he made two receptions for 19 yards. However, he was again released on July 25.
[edit] Philadelphia Soul
In 2007, Brackins signed with the Philadelphia Soul of the Arena Football League. As a rookie he played in 10 regular season games and one playoff game. He was named Offensive Player of the Game twice, and recorded 56 receptions for 786 yards and 20 touchdowns.
In 2008, Brackins finished ranked 17th in the league in receiving with 107 receptions for 1,395 yards and 29 touchdowns with a long of 43. He also finished 14th on the team in tackles with nine, and he returned one kickoff for zero yards. Brackins was the receiver of the game winning touchdown pass, in the playoffs against the New York Dragons. It was the first major video review in AFL history. The ruling was a touchdown, and Philadelphia would advance to host the Cleveland Gladiators the next week. Also, on July 27, 2008, he won his first championship of his professional career when the Soul defeated the San Jose SaberCats 59-56 in ArenaBowl XXII.
[edit] New York Jets
On August 19, 2008, Brackins was signed by the New York Jets.[1] However, he was released on August 30 during final cuts.
[edit] California Redwoods
On July 18, 2009, Brackins was drafted by the United Football League's California Redwoods. He signed with the team on September 2.[2]
[edit] Dallas Vigilantes
Brackins was a member of the Dallas Vigilantes. In his first game he totaled 6 receptions for 103 yards.
[edit] Philadelphia Soul
Brackins will be re-joining the Philadelphia Soul in the 2011 season when the team once again joins the Arena Football League. However, he was placed on waivers due to his lack of effectiveness in the offense.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Barkowitz, Ed (2008-08-28). "Bringing Soul to NFL". Philly.com. Philadelphia Daily News. http://www.philly.com/dailynews/sports/20080828_Bringing_Soul_to_NFL.html. Retrieved 2008-09-11.[dead link]
- ^ "UFL's California Redwoods Announces 11 New Players Including QB Shane Boyd". UFL-football.com. 2009-09-02. http://www.ufl-football.com/press/2009/09/02/ufl_s_california_redwoods_announces_11_new_players_including_qb_shane_boyd.
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