Amarlo Herrera
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | 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 |
| Position: | Linebacker |
| NFL draft: | 2015 / Round: 6 / Pick: 207 |
| Career history | |
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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.
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
- ^ Amarlo Herrera is the leader on the Georgia Bulldogs defense
- ^ Georgia's Herrera overlooked no more
- ^ Georgia LB Herrera hits hard, has a soft demeanor off the field
- ^ Georgia's Amarlo Herrera is aiming to be 'a big-time playmaker'
- ^ Amarlo Herrera looks to impress NFL scouts in East-West Shrine Game
- ^ Colts select Amarlo Herrera in sixth round
- ^ Former North Clayton and UGA linebacker Herrera drafted by the Indianapolis Colts
- ^ "Indianapolis Colts agree to terms with five draft picks". blogs.colts.com. May 6, 2015. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
- ^ "Indianapolis Colts make roster moves". colts.com. October 20, 2015. Retrieved October 21, 2015.
- ^ "Indianapolis Colts make practice squad move". colts.com. October 21, 2015. Retrieved October 21, 2015.
- ^ "Andy Studebaker Signed by Colts". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 2015-12-17.
- ^ "Indianapolis Colts make roster moves". blogs.colts.com. December 29, 2015. Retrieved December 29, 2015.
- ^ Meyer, Max. "Colts release 2015 sixth-round pick Amarlo Herrera". NFL.com.
- ^ "Titans Claim LB Amarlo Herrera Off Waivers". titansonline.com. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
- ^ "Titans Make First Round of Roster Cuts". TitansOnline.com. August 28, 2016.
- ^ Czarda, Stephen. "Kedric Golston Placed On Injured Reserve, Matt Ioannidis On Active Roster". Redskins.com.
- ^ "Redskins sign John Sullivan, Vinston Painter to active roster". Redskins.com. September 27, 2016. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
- ^ "CrossFit athletes, All-Americans, fighters and footballers attend WWE tryout". WWE. Retrieved 18 June 2017.