Umar Muhammad

Umar Muhammad (born July 25, 1975) is an American former professional football linebacker who played nine seasons in the Arena Football League (AFL) with the Albany/Indiana Firebirds, Grand Rapids Rampage, Tampa Bay Storm, Georgia Force and New Orleans VooDoo. He played college football at the University of North Texas.

Umar Muhammad

No. 35, 42[1]
Position:	Linebacker
Personal information
Born:	(1975-07-25) July 25, 1975 (age 49)
Height:	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:	257 lb (117 kg)
Career information
College:	North Texas
Career history
Albany/Indiana Firebirds (2000–2002) Grand Rapids Rampage (2003) Georgia Force (2003)* Tampa Bay Storm (2004–2006) Georgia Force (2007–2008) New Orleans VooDoo (2008)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Second-team All-Arena (2007)
Career Arena League statistics
Tackles: 125.5 Sacks: 14 Forced fumbles: 3 Rushing yards: 160 Rushing TDs: 19 Stats at ArenaFan.com

Early life

Umar Muhammad was born on July 25, 1975.^[1] He played college football for the North Texas Mean Green of the University of North Texas.^[1]

Professional career

Muhammad played for the Albany/Indiana Firebirds from 2000 to 2002.^[2] Muhammad was re-signed on March 21, 2002.^[3] He was released by the Firebirds on February 1, 2003.^[4]

Muhammad signed with the Grand Rapids Rampage on February 13, 2003.^[5]

Muhammad was signed by the Georgia Force on November 13, 2003. He was released by the Force on December 3, 2003.^[6]

Muhammad signed with the Tampa Bay Storm on April 9, 2004.^[7] He played for the team from 2004 to 2006.^[2]

Muhammad played for the Force during the 2007 season, earning second-team All-Arena honors.^[2][8] He was released by the Force on January 22, 2008.^[6]

Muhammad was signed by the New Orleans VooDoo on January 29, 2008.^[9]