Robert Redd (born September 1, 1980) is an
American football
American football (referred to simply as football in the United States and Canada), also known as gridiron, is a team sport played by two teams of eleven players on a rectangular field with goalposts at each end. The offense, the team with ...
wide receiver for the
Florida Tarpons
The Florida Tarpons were a professional indoor football team based in Lakeland, Florida, out of the RP Funding Center. Originally established in Estero, Florida, and playing out of Germain Arena, they began play in 2012 as an expansion team of th ...
of the
American Arena League (AAL).
Early life
Redd attended
Wayne High School in
Huber Heights, Ohio
Huber Heights is a suburb of Dayton in Montgomery and Miami counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. Its origins trace back to the now-defunct Wayne Township, which was settled in the early-mid 1800s. Wayne Township was incorporated as the City of Hube ...
, where he compiled 152 career catches for 2,007 yards and 27 touchdowns. He was named the co-offensive player of the year by the
Dayton Daily News
The ''Dayton Daily News'' (''DDN'') is a daily newspaper published in Dayton, Ohio, United States. It is owned by Cox Enterprises, Inc., a privately held global conglomerate headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, with approximately ...
his junior season, when he led the state with 75 catches for 1,095 yards and 17 scores. He also played running back and cornerback, while returning punts and kickoffs.
College career
Redd played collegiately at
Bowling Green State University from 1998–2002, continuing a family tradition of playing for the Falcons set by his two uncles (Ronnie Redd and Raymond (Sarge) D. Redd Jr.). He was a two-time All-MAC selection and registered 211 career receptions for 2,726 yards and 26 touchdowns. As a senior, he led the team and ranked 10th in the nation with 83 catches. He also set a school record for receiving yards in a game (215 vs Marshall) during his junior campaign.
Professional career
Indianapolis Colts
Originally signed as a
rookie
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In contrast with a veteran who has experience and expertise, a rookie is usually inexperienced ...
free agent
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and attended
training camp with the
Indianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis. The Colts compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's American Football Conference (AFC) South division. Since the 2008 ...
in 2003.
Philadelphia Eagles
In 2005, Redd had an opportunity to make the
Philadelphia Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia. The Eagles compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) East division. The team plays ...
. He participated in
preseason games, but he failed to make the roster.
Atlanta Falcons
In 2006, Robert tried out for the
Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football team based in Atlanta. The Falcons compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) South division. The Falcons joined th ...
, and was released in training camp.
Berlin Thunder
2003
The Colts assigned Redd to play for the
Berlin Thunder
The Berlin Thunder were a professional American football team in NFL Europe.
History
The Thunder came into existence as an expansion team, after the London/England Monarchs franchise shut down operations, prior to the 1999 season. Home games f ...
, of
NFL Europe
NFL Europe League (simply called NFL Europe and known in its final season as NFL Europa League) was a professional American football league that functioned as the developmental minor league of the National Football League (NFL). Originally f ...
, in 2003 after he was released from training camp.
2005
After failing to make the Eagles after the preseason, Redd was once again assigned to the Thunder, where he helped lead them to an appearance in the
World Bowl
The World Bowl was the annual American football championship game of the World League of American Football/NFL Europe. The World Bowl was played each year from 1991 to 2007 (except 1993 and 1994).
The game was conceived as the final of the NFL-r ...
, where he had 7 catches for 102 yards and a touchdown.
2006
Redd was once again assigned to the Thunder after failing to make the Falcons in 2006.
Colorado Crush
In 2004, Redd agreed to play with the
Colorado Crush. Redd saw action in the final 5 games, where he saw great production.
He returned to the Crush in 2007, where he had his best career year in the AFL to that point.
Cleveland Gladiators
In 2008, Redd joined the close to home
Cleveland Gladiators. There he was the Gladiators leading receiver, as well as threw for a touchdown, and rushed for a touchdown, while also having an interception while playing defense.
He returned to the Gladiators in 2011, where he was 4th on the team in receiving, and the team achieved a playoff berth.
Bloomington Extreme
In 2009, the AFL had folded, so Redd signed with the
Bloomington Extreme
The Bloomington Edge was a professional indoor football team based in Bloomington, Illinois. While it was in operation, the team hosted home games at Grossinger Motors Arena. Originally named the Bloomington Extreme, the team was a member of Unit ...
of the newly formed
Indoor Football League
The Indoor Football League (IFL) is a professional indoor American football league created in 2008 out of the merger between the Intense Football League and United Indoor Football. It has one of the largest number of currently active teams amon ...
. He spent just 5 games with the Extreme, but was still the team's 3rd leading receiver, and tied for 3rd on the team with 6 touchdowns.
Billings Outlaws
He finished the 2009 season with the
Billings Outlaws
The Billings Outlaws were a professional league indoor football team based in Billings, Montana. They were a member of the Indoor Football League (IFL), of which they were the 2-time defending champions. They played their home games at Rimrock A ...
. He played in 9 games and was 2nd on the team in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns. The team went on to win the IFL Title.
Spokane Shock
In 2010, it was announced that Redd had signed with the
Spokane Shock in the reformed AFL, but he was released 2 months later.
Cincinnati Commandos
After his release, Redd signed with the
Cincinnati Commandos
The Cincinnati Commandos were a professional indoor football team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. The team suspended operations for the 2013 season, with hope of returning in 2014. They began play in 2010 as an expansion team in the Continental Indo ...
of the
Continental Indoor Football League (CIFL). He went on to be 5th in the league in receiving, and the Commandos went 9-1 in the regular season. The Commandos went on to win the
CIFL Championship Game
The CIFL Championship Game was the annual championship game of the Continental Indoor Football League (CIFL). In 2006, it was the meeting of the two semifinal game winners. Following the 2007 and 2008
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.
Owensboro Rage
Following the completion of the 2012 AFL season, Redd signed with the
Owensboro Rage of the CIFL.
Dayton Sharks
Redd signed with the
Dayton Sharks
The Dayton Sharks were a professional indoor football team based in Dayton, Ohio. The team was a member of the Continental Indoor Football League (CIFL). The franchise started as an expansion team in the CIFL during the 2013 season. The Sharks ...
in 2013, where he earned 1st team All-CIFL honors.
Philadelphia Soul
After starting the 2014 season with Dayton again, Redd was assigned to the
Philadelphia Soul on March 18, 2014.
References
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Living people
American football wide receivers
Atlanta Falcons players
Philadelphia Eagles players
Indianapolis Colts players
Colorado Crush players
Cincinnati Commandos players
Billings Outlaws players
Bloomington Extreme players
Cleveland Gladiators players
Bowling Green Falcons football players
Owensboro Rage players
Dayton Sharks players
Philadelphia Soul players
Nashville Venom players
1980 births
Northern Kentucky Nightmare players
Florida Tarpons players
People from Huber Heights, Ohio
Players of American football from Dayton, Ohio