De'Gabriel Floyd
| No. 23 – Michigan Panthers | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Inside Linebacker |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | October 10, 2000 Westlake Village, California, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight: | 235 lb (107 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Hawkins High School (Los Angeles, California) |
| College: | Texas (2019) Alabama A&M (2022) East Los Angeles (2023–2024) |
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De'Gabriel Floyd (born October 10, 2000) is an American professional football inside linebacker for the Michigan Panthers of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Texas, Alabama A&M and East Los Angeles.
Early life
Floyd was born in California as one of five children to Jeanne and Tony Muller. Floyd played football as a linebacker and running back with the Hawkins High School's Red-Tailed Hawks.[1]
College career
Floyd was a three-star recruiting prospect during his initial commitment to UNC Charlotte.[2]
In 2019, Floyd enrolled at the University of Texas at Austin. He entered Texas as a redshirt freshman. A routine physical diagnosed Floyd with spinal stenosis, abruptly forcing him to retire.[3][4]
Three years later, Floyd resumed his career in college football. He enrolled as a sophomore at Alabama A&M University, where he played safety alongside the A&M Bulldogs.[5] He finished his sophomore season in 2022 with 16 tackles.[4]
Floyd played his final two years of college football at East Los Angeles College. Between his junior and senior seasons between 2023 and 2024, Floyd played as defensive back and linebacker with the East Los Angeles Huskies. Out of nine games played, Floyd totaled 37 tackles including 22 solo tackles and 15 assists.[6]
Professional career
Michigan Panthers
On March 5, 2024, Floyd signed with the Michigan Panthers of the United Football League. He made East Los Angeles College history as being the first player recruited by a professional organization from a junior college.[7] On July 29, 2024, the Michigan Panthers re-signed Floyd for the 2025 season.[4]
References
- ↑ Texas Longhorns Profile. Retrieved March 7, 2025.
- ↑ College Football Recruiting Profile on 247 Sports.com. Retrieved March 7, 2025.
- ↑ Howe, Jeff. December 2, 2019. Texas Longhorns Sports News: "Texas LB De'Gabriel Floyd medically retires from football." Retrieved March 7, 2025.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Larsen, Jeff. July 29, 2024. Pro Football Newsroom: "Michigan Panthers Re-Sign LB De’Gabriel Floyd For 2025." Retrieved March 7, 2025.
- ↑ AAMU Bulldogs Profile. Retrieved March 7, 2025.
- ↑ East Los Angeles Huskies Profile. Retrieved March 7, 2025.
- ↑ Haynes, Cerwin D. March 5, 2024. East Los Angeles College Sports News: "DeGabriel Floyd Makes ELAC History, Signs with Michigan Panthers of the UFL." Retrieved March 7, 2025.
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