Siaha Burley

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name =Siaha Burley


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currentteam =Arizona Rattlers
currentnumber =5
currentpositionplain =Wide Receiver
birthdate =Birth date and age|1977|7|16
birthplace =Mesa, Arizona
heightft =5
heightin =10
weight =185
debutyear =2001
debutteam =Orlando Predators
college =UCF
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* Orlando Predators (2001 - 2002)
* Los Angeles Avengers (2003)
* Arizona Rattlers (2004 - 2005)
* Utah Blaze (2006 - 2007)
* Arizona Rattlers (2008 - present)
status =Active
highlights =
* 2001 AFL All-Rookie team selection
* 2005 Offensive Player of the Year
* Two time All-Arena Second Team selection (2005, 2006)
* 2007 Offensive Player of the Year
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Siaha Burley (born July 16, 1977 in Mesa, Arizonacite web|url=https://admin.xosn.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=38152&SPID=3181&DB_OEM_ID=3500&ATCLID=96673|title=Siaha Burley — ArenaFootball.com — The Official Web site of the Arena Football League AFL|work= [http://www.arenafootball.com ArenaFootball.com — The Official Web site of the Arena Football League AFL] |language=English|accessdate=2008-09-08] ) is an American football wide receiver for the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League (AFL). He played college football at UCF.

High school years

Burley attended Westwood High School in Mesa and was a letterman in football, basketball, and track. In football, as a senior, he was an All-City and an All-State selection as a wide receiver and as a defensive back.

College career

Before Burley transferred from Mesa Community College to the University of Central Florida where he played football, he played in the Arizona Football League. [http://www.azfl.com/azflaflSiahaBurley.html Played in the Arizona Football League prior to college. ] ] While at UCF, he led the team in receiving for two straight years. He also led the team in punt returns. His college quarterback was NFL quarterback Daunte Culpepper.

Professional career

In 2001 and 2002, Burley spent his first two AFL seasons with the Orlando Predators. Following the 2001 season, he was named to the AFL All-Rookie team. In 2003, Burley played just one season for the Los Angeles Avengers recording nine touchdowns. In 2004 and 2005, Burley played for the Arizona Rattlers for two seasons. In 2005, the Arena Football League’s Writers Association named Burley the Offensive Player of the Year. He set a franchise record with 45 touchdown receptions for the season and was named to the All-Arena Second Team. In 2006, Burley played for the Utah Blaze where he started all 16 games. He ended the season ranked first in the league with an average of 120.9 receiving yards per game and second in the league for touchdown catches (44) and average receptions per game (8.5). He set expansion team records in total receiving yards (1,934), receptions (136) and receiving touchdowns (44). He was also named to the All-Arena Second Team for the second consecutive year. In 2007, Burley had a record-setting year with the Blaze, breaking league records for receptions (166) and receiving yards (2,129) and was named Offensive Player of the Year for the second time in his career. He also finished second in the league with 49 touchdown receptions and averaged 12.8 yards per catch. Burley averaged 24.6 yards on kickoff returns.

Personal life

Burley is married to his wife Sheryl. They also have two daughters, Sia Jonet and Montana.

Notes

External links

* [http://www.azrattlers.com/team/roster/index.html?player_id=56 Arizona Rattlers profile]
* [http://www.arenafan.com/players/?page=players&player=2832 Stats at ArenaFan]