The Arlington Renegades made another addition to their backfield on Wednesday. RB Ike Irabor out of Union has signed with the team, as an underrated prospect from a smaller school who’s got a tremendous resume so far.
The Arlington Renegades have signed @ike_Irabor out of @UnionCollegeFB per the wire.
Irabor was invited to the New York Giants and Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie mini-camp in 2023 after a great collegiate career at Union (NCAA D-III) rushing for 3626 yards and 47 TDs, averaging… pic.twitter.com/xwVZxA0PG0
— United Football Media (@The_UFM) October 16, 2024
Ike played the entirety of his college ball at Union. As a freshman, he posted 798 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns, immediately putting himself on the map as a playmaker. His next season would see even more production, with 1,231 yards and 16 touchdowns.
Irabor would finish his career at Union with 3,626 rushing yards and 47 touchdowns – earning plenty of awards along the way. He made an impact coming out of the backfield as well, catching 57 passes for 458 yards and four scores.
Free Agent Watch: RB Ike Irabor@ike_Irabor is special. D3 All-American & Liberty League OPOY at Union (NY). Had over 4,000 all-purpose yds & 50 TDs there. Good size (6’0, 200). Runs a 4.4 40 w/ a 37″ vert & 10’8 broad. Spent time in TB & NYG minicamps. Could help a lot of teams https://t.co/ArGiCh2A6m pic.twitter.com/grtSde2Q6q
— State of the Stallions 🏆🏆🏆 (@SOTStallions) February 13, 2024
Some of Irabor’s top accomplishments include earning All-ECAC First Team honors in 2019. Additionally, he was Preseason All-American First Team in 2021, and All-Liberty League First Team every single year at Union.
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This earned Ike some NFL interest, getting Mini-Camp opportunities with the Giants and Buccaneers. He also participated in a GRID Camps event back in February.
— Ike Irabor (@ike_Irabor) May 16, 2023
Now, Ike Irabor will look to kick start his professional career in the UFL, with the Arlington Renegades. General Manager Rick Mueller may have found a hidden gem in Irabor – an under the radar prospect with an outstanding background so far.
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