Umar Muhammad


Umar Muhammad from Edinburg, Texas is a former American football linebacker who played nine seasons in the Arena Football League 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.

Professional career

Albany/Indiana Firebirds

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

Grand Rapids Rampage

Muhammad signed with the Grand Rapids Rampage on February 13, 2003.

Georgia Force

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

Tampa Bay Storm

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

Georgia Force

Muhammad played for the Force during the 2007 season, earning Second Team All-Arena honors. He was released by the Force on January 22, 2008.

New Orleans VooDoo

Muhammad was signed by the New Orleans VooDoo on January 29, 2008.