Umar Muhammad (born July 25, 1975) from

Edinburg, Texas Edinburg ( ) is a city in and the county seat of Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. Its population was 74,569 as of the 2010 United States Census, 2010 census, and in 2019, its estimated population was 101,170, making it the second-largest city ...

is a former

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who played nine seasons in the

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with the Albany/Indiana Firebirds,

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and

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. He played

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at the

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Professional career

Albany/Indiana Firebirds

Muhammad played for the Albany/Indiana Firebirds from 2000 to 2002. Muhammad was re-signed on March 21, 2002. He was released by the Firebirds on February 1, 2003.

Grand Rapids Rampage

Muhammad signed with the

on February 13, 2003.

Georgia Force

Muhammad was signed by the

on November 13, 2003. He was released by the Force on December 3, 2003.

Tampa Bay Storm

Muhammad signed with the

on April 9, 2004. He played for the team from 2004 to 2006.

Georgia Force

Muhammad played for the Force during the 2007 season, earning Second Team All-Arena honors. He was released by the Force on January 22, 2008.

New Orleans VooDoo

Muhammad was signed by the

on January 29, 2008.

References

External links

Just Sports Stats
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