Varmah Sonie
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||||
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| Date of birth: | July 8, 1990 | ||||||||
| Place of birth: | Burnsville, Minnesota | ||||||||
| Height: | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 175 lb (79 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Apple Valley (MN) | ||||||||
| College: | Northern Iowa | ||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2013 | ||||||||
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Varmah Sonie (born July 8, 1990) is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Northern Iowa.
Early life
Sonie attended Apple Valley High School in Apple Valley, Minnesota, where he played football, basketball and track and field. As a senior member of the football team in 2008, Sonie played defensive back, wide receiver and was the Return specialist for the Eagles, catching in 41 passes, received 36 carries and had 6 interceptions, totaling in 10 touchdowns. His season earned him Minnesota's Mr. Football Award,[1] as well as being named a Max Prep All-American.[2]
College career
Sonie continued his football career at the University of Northern Iowa. As a junior in 2011, Sonie was named First Team All-Missouri Valley Football Conference.[3]
Professional career
Portland Thunder
In November 2013, Sonie was assigned to the Portland Thunder of the Arena Football League (AFL).[4] In 2014, his play earned him First Team All-Arena honors.[5]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
On December 16, 2014, Sonie signed to the practice squad of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL).[6]
Cleveland Browns
On February 16, 2015, Sonie signed a three-year contract with the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL).[7] He was waived on May 11, 2015.[8]
Orlando Predators
On January 4, 2016, Sonie was assigned to the Orlando Predators.[9]
References
- ↑ "Apple Valley's Sonie chosen Mr. Football". www.twincities.com. Pioneer Press. December 14, 2008. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
- ↑ Stephen Spiewak (January 8, 2009). "Max Preps All-American Team". www.bastropenterprise.com. Gatehouse Media, Inc. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
- ↑ "10 UNI football players named all-MVFC; 6 receive first-team honors". www.desmoinesregister.com. Des Moines Register. November 26, 2011. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
- ↑ "Portland Thunder add three rookies to roster". www.csnnw.com. Comcast Sports Management Services, LLC. November 25, 2013. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
- ↑ "Thunder Duo Named to All-Arena Defensive Squad". www.portlandthunder.com. Portland Thunder. August 13, 2014. Retrieved December 16, 2014.
- ↑ Greg Auman (December 16, 2014). "New to Bucs' practice squad: CB Varmah Sonie". www.tampabay.com. Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved December 17, 2014.
- ↑ "DB Sonie signs with NFLs Browns". February 16, 2015. Retrieved February 18, 2015.
- ↑ Scott Petrak (May 12, 2015). "Browns cut K Garrett Hartley, sign sixth-round pick Charles Gaines". www.chronicle.northcoastnow.com. The Chronicle-Telegram. Retrieved May 12, 2015.
- ↑ "Standout DB Varmah Sonie Joins Orlando Predators". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. January 4, 2016. Retrieved January 12, 2016.