Javier Arenas (American football)
_2014_02.jpg) Arenas with the Atlanta Falcons in 2014 | |||||||||
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| Born: | October 28, 1987 Tampa, Florida | ||||||||
| Height: | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 197 lb (89 kg) | ||||||||
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| College: | Alabama | ||||||||
| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||||
| NFL draft: | 2010 / round: 2 / pick: 50 | ||||||||
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Javier E. Arenas (born October 28, 1987) is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. Arenas played college football for the University of Alabama, earned consensus All-American honors, and was a member of a BCS National Championship team. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the second round of the 2010 NFL Draft.
He has also played for the Arizona Cardinals, New York Jets, and Atlanta Falcons.
Early years
Arenas was born in Tampa, Florida. He attended Robinson High School in Tampa, where he was a first-team All-Suncoast selection in football and a track star. In high school football, he was a highly regarded punt returner and defensive back. He was named USA Navy Player of the Week and Bright House Player of the Week in 2005. He set the record for most punt and kick returns for touchdowns at Robinson as a senior, with four punt-return touchdowns and three kickoff returns for scores, scoring 16 touchdowns overall.[2]
In track & field, Arenas was an standout sprinter, competing in the 200-meter dash, with a personal-best time of 22.9 seconds, and in the 400-meter dash, with a personal-best time of 51.48 seconds.[3] He was also a member of the Knights relay teams, running PR of 42.9 seconds in the 4 × 100m, 1:32.31 minutes in the 4 × 200m and 3:30.08 minutes in the 4 × 400m.[4]
Regarded as a three-star recruit by Rivals, Arenas chose Alabama over Florida Atlantic.[5]
College career
Arenas attended the University of Alabama, where he played for coaches Mike Shula, Joe Kines, and Nick Saban from 2006 to 2009. On November 21, 2009, Javier broke Derek Abney's Southeastern Conference (SEC) record for career punt return touchdowns by returning his seventh punt return for a touchdown against the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga in Bryant-Denny Stadium.[6][7] Following his senior season, he was a first-team All-SEC selection and was recognized as a consensus first-team All-American. The 2009 Crimson Tide completed an undefeated 14–0 season, beat the Florida Gators 32–13 to win the 2009 SEC Championship Game, and then defeated the Texas Longhorns 37–21 to win the 2010 BCS National Championship.
Arenas left Alabama with 1,752 punt return yards and 2,166 kickoff return yards, both school records, along with his career average of 14 yards per punt return.[1]
Professional career
| Height | Weight | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | Broad jump | |||||||
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| 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
197 lb (89 kg) |
4.60 s | 1.55 s | 2.61 s | 9 ft 4 in (2.84 m) | |||||||
| All values from NFL combine[8] | ||||||||||||
Kansas City Chiefs
Arenas was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2nd round, 50th overall of the 2010 NFL Draft. On July 28, 2010 Arenas signed a 4-year, $3.798 million contract with the Chiefs.[9]
Arenas scored his first career offensive touchdown on October 23, 2011, against the Oakland Raiders. Arenas finished the 2011 season with 2 interceptions, 33 tackles, and 1 sack. He also recovered a fumble in the Chiefs/Steelers game.
For the 2012 season, Arenas tallied 53 solo tackles and 1 forced fumble in 16 games played. He also logged 204 yards in kickoff returns and 297 yards in punt returns on special teams.
Arizona Cardinals
On May 1, 2013, Arenas was traded to the Arizona Cardinals in exchange for Anthony Sherman.[10]
Atlanta Falcons
On March 18, 2014, Arenas signed a one-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons.[11]
New York Jets
Arenas was signed by the New York Jets on August 11, 2015.[12] He was waived on August 30.[13]
Buffalo Bills
On February 3, 2016, Arenas signed a futures contract with the Buffalo Bills.[14] On August 7, 2016, Arenas was released by the Bills.[15]
NFL stats
| Year | Team | GP | COMB | TOTAL | AST | SACK | FF | FR | FR YDS | INT | IR YDS | AVG IR | LNG | TD | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | KC | 16 | 43 | 36 | 7 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 2011 | KC | 15 | 33 | 26 | 7 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 6 |
| 2012 | KC | 16 | 60 | 53 | 7 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 2013 | ARI | 16 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | ATL | 6 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Career | 69 | 157 | 135 | 22 | 5.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 23 |
Key
- GP: games played
- COMB: combined tackles
- TOTAL: total tackles
- AST: assisted tackles
- SACK: sacks
- FF: forced fumbles
- FR: fumble recoveries
- FR YDS: fumble return yards
- INT: interceptions
- IR YDS: interception return yards
- AVG IR: average interception return
- LNG: longest interception return
- TD: interceptions returned for touchdown
- PD: passes defensed
Personal
He is the cousin of All-Star point guard Gilbert Arenas.[17] Like Gilbert, his paternal grandfather is of Cuban descent. His brother, Armando Murillo, was a Golden Helmet winner at Robinson High School in Tampa, and started at defensive back for the University of Nebraska in 2007 and 2008.[18] He has a daughter with his girlfriend Stephanie.
References
- ^ Low, Chris (2009-12-07). "Saban, Ingram, McClain sweep SEC honors". ESPN. Retrieved 2010-12-19.
- ^ http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/javier_arenas_347031.html
- ^ http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/072406aao.html
- ^ https://www.trackingfootball.com/players/javier-arenas-2280/
- ^ https://rivals.yahoo.com/alabama/football/recruiting/player-Javier-Arenas-47533
- ^ XOS Digital Corporate
- ^ Alabama's Javier Arenas sets SEC punt return for ID mark – ESPN
- ^ http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=66909&draftyear=2010&genpos=CB
- ^ "Chiefs announce McCluster, Arenas deals". National Football Post. 28 July 2010. Retrieved 2010-08-03.
- ^ "Chiefs Trade CB Javier Arenas to Cardinals". KCChiefs.com.
- ^ Ledbetter, Orlando. "Falcons agree to one-year deal with Arenas". ajc.com. Retrieved 18 March 2014.
- ^ Inabinett, Mark (August 11, 2015). "New York Jets altercation creates roster opening for Javier Arenas". AL.com. Archived from the original on August 11, 2015. Retrieved August 11, 2015.
- ^ Cimini, Rich (August 30, 2015). "New York Jets cut 12 players, including DeVier Posey". ESPN.com. Retrieved August 30, 2015.
- ^ "Bills sign CB/KR Javier Arenas". www.buffalobills.com. Retrieved 2016-02-03.
- ^ Alper, Josh. "Bills release Javier Arenas, waive/injured Kevin Reddick". ProFootballTalk.
- ^ "Javier Arenas Stats". ESPN. ESPN Internet Ventures. Retrieved 15 May 2015.
- ^ "Chiefs Select CB Javier Arenas with second Pick in Round 2". KCChiefs.com.
- ^ http://www.huskers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=100&ATCLID=831238
External links
- 1987 births
- Living people
- Alabama Crimson Tide football players
- All-American college football players
- American football cornerbacks
- American football return specialists
- American sportspeople of Cuban descent
- Atlanta Falcons players
- Arizona Cardinals players
- Kansas City Chiefs players
- New York Jets players
- Buffalo Bills players
- Players of American football from Florida
- Sportspeople from Tampa, Florida