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Larry Brackins
Larry Brackins (born November 5, 1982) is an American former professional football wide receiver. He was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fifth round of the 2005 NFL draft. He played college football at Pearl River Community College. Brackins was also a member of the New York Jets, New York Sentinels, Philadelphia Soul, Dallas Vigilantes, Orlando Predators and Cleveland Gladiators.
Brackins attended Dothan High School where he was an All-State selection in both basketball and football. During his senior season, he recorded 32 receptions for 643 yards and six touchdowns, and also scored four rushing touchdowns as well. For his high school career, he averaged 31.0 yards per kickoff return and recorded 57 total tackles and one touchdown on an interception return. In basketball, he averaged 17 points, 12 rebounds, and five blocks a game while helping lead his team to the Class 6A state championship game.
Brackins attended Pearl River Community College where he majored in Physical education. As a freshman, he recorded 43 receptions for 772 yards, and nine touchdowns he was also named First-team All-State and First-team All-Region in both football and basketball. For his career, he recorded 101 receptions for 1,834 yards and 19 touchdowns, while starting 23 games. While there he also won numerous awards, such as: 2003 All-MACJC, 2003 All-Region 23, 2004 First-team NJCAA All-American, 2004 All-MACJC, and 2004 All-Region 23.
Brackins was selected in the fifth round (155th overall) of the 2005 NFL draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on April 24, 2005, and signed with the team on July 28. He had two receptions for 19 yards in a preseason game vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars. However, he did not make the final roster and was released on September 7. On January 10, 2006, he re-signed with the Buccaneers, and went to training camp with the team. However, once again he was released on July 25.
In 2007, Brackins signed with the Philadelphia Soul of the Arena Football League (AFL). As a rookie, he played in 10 regular season games and one playoff game. He was named Offensive Player of the Game twice, and recorded 56 receptions for 786 yards, 20 receiving touchdowns and one fumble return for a touchdown. His fumble return TD on March 22, 2007, vs. the Colorado Crush is included as a receiving TD in some records.
In 2008, Brackins finished ranked 17th in the league in receiving with 107 receptions for 1,395 yards and 29 touchdowns with a long of 43. He also finished 14th on the team in tackles with nine, and he returned one kickoff for zero yards. He was also named Offensive Player of the Game on three occasions that season. Brackins was the receiver of the game-winning touchdown pass, in the playoffs against the New York Dragons. It was the first major video review in AFL history. The ruling was a touchdown, and Philadelphia would advance to host the Cleveland Gladiators the next week. Also, on July 27, 2008, he won his first championship of his professional career when the Soul defeated the San Jose SaberCats 59–56 in ArenaBowl XXII.
On August 19, 2008, Brackins was signed by the New York Jets. However, he was released on August 30 during final cuts.
On July 18, 2009, Brackins was drafted by the United Football League's California Redwoods. He signed with the team on September 2.
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Larry Brackins
Larry Brackins (born November 5, 1982) is an American former professional football wide receiver. He was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fifth round of the 2005 NFL draft. He played college football at Pearl River Community College. Brackins was also a member of the New York Jets, New York Sentinels, Philadelphia Soul, Dallas Vigilantes, Orlando Predators and Cleveland Gladiators.
Brackins attended Dothan High School where he was an All-State selection in both basketball and football. During his senior season, he recorded 32 receptions for 643 yards and six touchdowns, and also scored four rushing touchdowns as well. For his high school career, he averaged 31.0 yards per kickoff return and recorded 57 total tackles and one touchdown on an interception return. In basketball, he averaged 17 points, 12 rebounds, and five blocks a game while helping lead his team to the Class 6A state championship game.
Brackins attended Pearl River Community College where he majored in Physical education. As a freshman, he recorded 43 receptions for 772 yards, and nine touchdowns he was also named First-team All-State and First-team All-Region in both football and basketball. For his career, he recorded 101 receptions for 1,834 yards and 19 touchdowns, while starting 23 games. While there he also won numerous awards, such as: 2003 All-MACJC, 2003 All-Region 23, 2004 First-team NJCAA All-American, 2004 All-MACJC, and 2004 All-Region 23.
Brackins was selected in the fifth round (155th overall) of the 2005 NFL draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on April 24, 2005, and signed with the team on July 28. He had two receptions for 19 yards in a preseason game vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars. However, he did not make the final roster and was released on September 7. On January 10, 2006, he re-signed with the Buccaneers, and went to training camp with the team. However, once again he was released on July 25.
In 2007, Brackins signed with the Philadelphia Soul of the Arena Football League (AFL). As a rookie, he played in 10 regular season games and one playoff game. He was named Offensive Player of the Game twice, and recorded 56 receptions for 786 yards, 20 receiving touchdowns and one fumble return for a touchdown. His fumble return TD on March 22, 2007, vs. the Colorado Crush is included as a receiving TD in some records.
In 2008, Brackins finished ranked 17th in the league in receiving with 107 receptions for 1,395 yards and 29 touchdowns with a long of 43. He also finished 14th on the team in tackles with nine, and he returned one kickoff for zero yards. He was also named Offensive Player of the Game on three occasions that season. Brackins was the receiver of the game-winning touchdown pass, in the playoffs against the New York Dragons. It was the first major video review in AFL history. The ruling was a touchdown, and Philadelphia would advance to host the Cleveland Gladiators the next week. Also, on July 27, 2008, he won his first championship of his professional career when the Soul defeated the San Jose SaberCats 59–56 in ArenaBowl XXII.
On August 19, 2008, Brackins was signed by the New York Jets. However, he was released on August 30 during final cuts.
On July 18, 2009, Brackins was drafted by the United Football League's California Redwoods. He signed with the team on September 2.
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