Martin John Bibla (born October 4, 1979) is a former

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. He was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at the

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. Bibla has also been a member of the

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, and

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Early years

Bibla started his football career on the line at Crestwood High School in

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, graduating in 1997.

Professional career

Atlanta Falcons

Bibla was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth round of the 2002 NFL Draft, and played for the Falcons until being released in August 2005.

Denver Broncos

Bibla was signed by the

in January 2006 but was released.

Philadelphia Soul

He played two seasons for the

before the

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cancelled the 2009 season.

BC Lions

Bibla was signed by the

of the

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on April 28, 2009. He left the team after one practice and was cut on June 25, 2009.

Las Vegas Locomotives

Bibla was signed by the

of the United Football League on August 31, 2009.

References

External links

Arena Football League bioJust Sports Stats
{{DEFAULTSORT:Bibla, Martin 1979 births Living people People from Belleville, New Jersey People from Luzerne County, Pennsylvania Players of American football from New Jersey Players of American football from Pennsylvania American football offensive guards American football defensive linemen American players of Canadian football Canadian football offensive linemen Miami Hurricanes football players Atlanta Falcons players Denver Broncos players Philadelphia Soul players BC Lions players Las Vegas Locomotives players Omaha Nighthawks players Sacramento Mountain Lions players