Dennis Havrilla (born August 24, 1987) is an

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who is currently a free agent. He signed as an undrafted free agent with the

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of the

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(IFL) in 2011. He played

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Professional career

Havrilla spent multiple years in the

(IFL), catching on with several teams while playing quarterback, safety and placekicker. In 2014, he began the season with the

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before signing with the

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. After three weeks on the Shock's practice squad, Havrilla returned to the Law. Not long after his return to the Law, he was assigned to the

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, where he appeared as a backup to

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. He was reassigned by the SaberCats on July 10, 2014.

Las Vegas Outlaws

On June 19, 2015, Havrilla was assigned to the Las Vegas Outlaws. He was the backup to

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, but when Raterink was pulled due to his ineffective play, Havrilla was thrust into the game. The following week against the

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, Havrilla was named the starting quarterback. He led the Outlaws to a 48-46 victory, where he scored the game-winning touchdown on a one-yard rush. On August 3, 2015, Havrilla was placed on reassignment, one week before the season ended.

Cleveland Gladiators

On February 5, 2016, Havrilla was assigned to the

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. After Chris Dieker was injured in Week 1 of the 2016 season, Havrilla became the starting quarterback. However, he also later suffered an injury and Arvell Nelson replaced him as the starter.

High Country Grizzlies

On June 1, 2017, Havrilla signed with the

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. He played in one game for the Grizzlies, completing 16 of 37 passes for 282 yards, 5 touchdowns and 3 interceptions.

AFL statistics

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References

External links

Western New Mexico bio

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Havrilla, Dennis 1987 births Living people American football quarterbacks Nebraska–Kearney Lopers football players Western New Mexico Mustangs football players Bricktown Brawlers players Arizona Adrenaline players Lehigh Valley Steelhawks players Arizona Outlaws (AIF) players Dodge City Law players Spokane Shock players San Jose SaberCats players Las Vegas Outlaws (arena football) players Cleveland Gladiators players Diablo Valley Vikings football players High Country Grizzlies players