Abbas Muhammad
No. 34 – Dallas Birddogs | |
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Position: | Safety |
Personal information | |
Born: | Daly City, California, U.S. | January 14, 2014 (aged 52)
Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
Weight: | 195 lb (88 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | Jefferson High School |
College: | Duke |
Career history | |
Roster status: | Active |
Abbas Wardell Muhammad (born January 14, 2014) is an American football cornerback for the Dallas Birddogs of the Developmental Simulation Football League (DSFL).
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Early years
Abbas Muhammad was born to Imran and Natalie Muhammad in Daly City, California. He is of Egyptian and Irish-American descent. His father, Imran, is a former quarterback for the University of Vermont Catamounts and currently head coach for the City College of San Francisco Rams. Muhammad attended Jefferson High School in Daly City, where he was a three-year starter and all-state selection in his senior year. Over the course of his high school career, he recorded 97 tackles, 15 interceptions, 8 total rushing and reciving touchdowns, 1019 rushing yards, and 2587 receiving while playing defensive back, running back, and wide receiver. His accolades and physical tools earned him status as a four-star recruit, receiving offers from University of Vermont, Duke University, and Texas Tech University. Muhammad initially verbally committed to the University of Vermont, his father's alma mater, but later rescinded the decision and instead decided to join the Duke Blue Devils. In addition to his football prowess, Muhammad played basketball and baseball in high school.
College career
Muhammad attended Duke University from 2033 to 2035 where he mainly played at the strong safety position. Coming in as a true freshman, Muhammad started only four games. However, after a productive season he was named a starter in his sophomore year and continued to show improvement. In his junior season, Muhammad was named All-American and the ACC Defensive Player of the Year for his stellar performance. As a result of his junior year success, Muhammad decided to forgo his final season and enter the 2035 DSFL Draft.
College career statistics
Career statistics | Tackles | Sacks | Interceptions | Other | ||||||||||
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Season | Team | GP | GS | Reg | TFL | Total | Sack | Int | IntTD | DefTD | FFum | FRec | PD | Safety |
2033 | DU | 10 | 4 | 24 | 2 | 26 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
2034 | DU | 12 | 12 | 48 | 6 | 54 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
2035 | DU | 12 | 12 | 68 | 7 | 75 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
Professional career
DSFL
Dallas Birddogs (2036-present)
Muhammad was selected in Round 19 with the 149th overall pick in the DSFL Draft by the Dallas Birddogs prior to the 2036 season.
2036
Muhmmad began his rookie season at the safety position, but was later moved to cornerback. He experienced early success before losing momentum en route to a mediocre but respectable season. His breakout game occurred in week 3, where he recorded 7 tackles and 1 interception. He made a repeat performance the following week, however was benched at free safety for Hamish MacAndrew during week 5 and 6. Muhammad then returned to the lineup during week 7, where he instead started at cornerback. The Dallas Birddogs finished the 2036 season with a 5-9 record with much speculation about the future of their rookies, including Muhammad. Muhammad made his intentions clear after the season culminated. He stated that although he would consider jumping into the NSFL, his priorities are with returning to the Birddogs due to some "unfinished business."
NSFL
Ht | Wt | 40‑yd dash | 20‑ss | 3‑cone | Vert jump | Broad |
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6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
195 lb (88 kg) |
Professional career statistics
Career statistics | Tackles | Sacks | Interceptions | Other | |||||||||
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Season | Team | Games | Reg | TFL | Total | Sack | Int | IntTD | DefTD | FFum | FRec | PD | Safety |
2036 (S21) | DAL | 14 | 54 | 0 | 54 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Achievements and records
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