Phillip Anthony Livas (born April 24, 1989) is a former

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wide receiver. In 2011, he was signed by the

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as an

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in 2011 before being cut before the start of the regular season, and the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League before being released later in the season. He signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in October 2012, but has since been removed from the roster. He played

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at Louisiana Tech.

Early years

Livas played football at

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in Bourg, Louisiana for four years. He began his high school playing career as a starting safety in his freshmen year, but moved to the starting

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position for the remaining three years in high school. Livas was also the starting kick returner for South Terrebonne during his four years with the school. He received numerous individual awards including All-District honors (four times at kick returner and three times at running back), and first team All-State honors (once at kick returner and once at running back). Livas was the District 6-5A Offensive Player of the Year and the Houma Courier all-Regional MVP during both his junior and senior years. He ended his high school career in 2007 by helping to lead South Terrebonne High to the District 6-5A Title. While at South Terrebonne High, Phillip Livas also played on the school's basketball team for three years and competed on the track and field team in the 100-meters race and for the 4x100-meter relay team. In his junior year, Livas's 4x100-meter relay team won the district and regional titles.

College career

After graduating in 2007, Livas attended

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. Livas tied the NCAA record for most career touchdown returns with eight.

Professional career

Miami Dolphins

Livas signed as an undrafted free agent with the

on July 26, 2011. In the Dolphins' first preseason game of the 2011 season, Livas handled the kickoff returns and punt returns for the team in the second half. Phillip Livas returned three kickoffs for a combined 84 yards and three punts for a combined 90 yards. Livas returned a punt 75 yards for a touchdown in the third quarter to help the Dolphins defeat the

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28–23. After handling most of the Dolphins' kickoff and punt return duties for the remainder of the preseason, Livas was cut by the Miami Dolphins on September 3, 2011.

Omaha Nighthawks

On September 6, 2011, Livas was signed by the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League.

Saskatchewan Roughriders

On October 3, 2012, Livas was signed by the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the

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and placed on its Practice Roster.

Edmonton Eskimos

Livas was added to the

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practice roster on July 2, 2013. He was released on July 12.

References

External links

Edmonton Eskimos bio

{{DEFAULTSORT:Livas, Phillip 1989 births Living people American football return specialists American football wide receivers Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football players Sportspeople from Houma, Louisiana Players of American football from Louisiana Canadian football wide receivers Edmonton Elks players Saskatchewan Roughriders players Omaha Nighthawks players Miami Dolphins players Baltimore Ravens players Players of Canadian football from Louisiana