Tramaine Billie (born November 15, 1983) is a former

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player. He graduated from

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, and played professionally in 2010 for the Fort Wayne FireHawks of the

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, where he was named Co-Defensive MVP of the league.

High school career

Billie attended

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, where he was coached by Bill Bacon. Billie played two seasons at linebacker before moving to running back his junior season, in which he rushed for 2,003 yards (school record) and 19 touchdowns and also made 52 tackles. As a senior, he rushed for 1,000 yards in the first five games of the 2002 season with an offensive line that did not have a returning starter, after missing two games with a sprained ankle, Billie ended his senior season with 1,570 yards and 17 touchdowns in just eight games; also added 58 tackles, including two sacks, three caused fumbles, and a blocked kick, good enough to make him a Mr. Football finalist, and earn him and appearance in the North-South All-Star Game. He set the school career rushing mark with 4,073 yards and 43 touchdowns. He was also a two-year letterman in

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and five-time letterman in track (AAA state champion in the 100m in 2002). Billie committed to

on July 8, 2003. Billie's lone other FBS football scholarship came from the University of South Carolina.

College career

Billie saw limited playing time as a freshman in 2003, but 2004 brought on a starting role for him. He finished the season with 62 tackles (5th on the team). In 2005, he was once again the starter as strongside linebacker, this time he 93 tackles finished 3rd on the team. In 2006, he Red-shirted after suffering a broken ankle in an August 18 practice. He was receiving strong draft consideration before this injury, but eventually fell out of favor with

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teams and did not make it to camp.

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Professional career

In 2010, Billie signed with the Fort Wayne FireHawks to play indoor football. At the time, Billie was in South Carolina coaching and training young athletes and was recruited by Donnie Caldwell. He led the team to a 6–4 regular-season record and a third seed in the playoffs. Billie was a two-way player. He tallied 12 carries for 34 yards and six touchdowns as a

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, and as a

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he had 66.5 tackles, one sack, one forced fumble, three fumble recoveries, four interceptions, including three for touchdowns. He was named Co-Defensive MVP of the league.2010 CIFL Award Winners

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Billie, Tramaine 1983 births Living people Fort Wayne FireHawks players Clemson Tigers football players American football linebackers American football running backs Players of American football from Columbia, South Carolina