Amarlo Herrera (born September 20, 1991) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs, and was selected by the Colts in the sixth round of the 2015 NFL draft. He was also a member of the Tennessee Titans and Washington Redskins.
College career Herrera played at the University of Georgia from 2011 to 2014.Amarlo Herrera is the leader on the Georgia Bulldogs defenseGeorgia's Herrera overlooked no moreGeorgia LB Herrera hits hard, has a soft demeanor off the field During his career he started 43 of 54 games and recorded 334 tackles, 3.5 sacks and three interceptions.Amarlo Herrera looks to impress NFL scouts in East-West Shrine Game
Professional career Indianapolis Colts Herrera was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the sixth round (207th overall) of the 2015 NFL draft.Colts select Amarlo Herrera in sixth roundFormer North Clayton and UGA linebacker Herrera drafted by the Indianapolis Colts He agreed to terms with the Colts on May 6. Herrera spent the first 5 weeks of the 2015 season on the practice squad, and was elevated to the 53-man roster for Week 6. He was waived on October 20, and signed to the practice squad the following day. On December 15, 2015, Herrera was waived by the Colts. He was re-signed on December 29. On August 10, 2016, Herrera was released by the Colts.
Tennessee Titans On August 12, 2016, Herrera was claimed off waivers by the Tennessee Titans. On August 28, 2016, Herrera was waived by the Titans.
Washington Redskins On September 19, 2016, Herrera was signed to the Washington Redskins' practice squad. He was released from the Redskins' practice squad on September 27, 2016.
WWE On June 17, 2017, it was reported on wwe.com that Herrera had attended a tryout for the WWE.
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External links Indianapolis Colts bio Georgia Bulldogs bio