Amarlo Herrera
American football player (born 1991)
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Amarlo Herrera (born September 20, 1991) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs, and was selected by the Colts in the sixth round of the 2015 NFL draft. He was also a member of the Tennessee Titans and Washington Redskins.
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
| No. 49 | |
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| Position | Linebacker |
| Personal information | |
| Born | September 20, 1991 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 243 lb (110 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | North Clayton (College Park, Georgia) |
| College | Georgia |
| NFL draft | 2015: 6th round, 207th overall pick |
| Career history | |
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Awards and highlights | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
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]