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| Born: | March 30, 1978 Miami, Florida, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 226 lb (103 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | Miami Southridge (Miami, Florida) |
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| College: | Michigan State | ||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1999 / Round: 4 / Pick: 103th | ||||||||||
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Sedrick Irvin, born on March 30, 1978, is an American football coach and former player. He is currently the head coach for Raw 7v7. Before this, he was a head football coach at Miami Senior High School and Westminster Christian School in Florida. Irvin played college football for Michigan State University. He also played professionally in the National Football League (NFL) for the Detroit Lions.
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Early Life and High School Football
Sedrick Irvin played high school football in Miami, Florida. He attended both Miami Southridge Senior High School and Miami Senior High School. In 1995, he was recognized as a USA Today All-American. This honor meant he was one of the best high school players in the country.
College Football Success
Irvin continued his football career at Michigan State University. He became well-known for his quick moves and fancy footwork. These skills helped him gain over 1,000 rushing yards in each of his three seasons there.
- In 1997, during his second year, he ran for 1,211 yards. He carried the ball 231 times and scored 9 Touchdowns.
- In 1998, as a junior, he rushed for 1,167 yards. He had 272 carries and scored 10 touchdowns.
After his junior year, Irvin decided to leave Michigan State. He entered the National Football League Draft. At that time, he had the fourth most rushing yards in his school's history.
Professional Playing Career
Sedrick Irvin was chosen in the fourth round of the 1999 NFL draft. Some scouts thought he might be too slow for the NFL. However, in his first year with the Detroit Lions, he led the team in touchdowns. He played as a backup to James Stewart.
After two years, Irvin faced several injuries. The Lions decided to release him. He then signed with the Miami Dolphins, hoping to return to the NFL. However, he did not play in any games for them. Irvin also played in other leagues, like NFL Europe and the Arena Football League. In these leagues, he played new positions, including linebacker and fullback.
Coaching Career
After his playing career, Sedrick Irvin became a football coach. He started as an assistant coach at Gulliver Preparatory School in Miami.
Coaching at the College Level
From 2008 to 2009, Irvin worked at the University of Alabama. He was part of the coaching staff under head coach Nick Saban. During this time, he helped many players. One notable player, Mark Ingram II, who won the Heisman Trophy, thanked Irvin for his help during his college career. On January 14, 2010, Irvin was named the running backs coach for the Memphis Tigers.
High School Coaching and Beyond
On March 6, 2011, Irvin became the head football coach for Westminster Christian School. In April 2016, he joined the coaching staff at East Carolina University. He has continued coaching at various high schools and programs since then. As of 2022, he is the head coach for Raw 7v7.
Personal Life
Sedrick Irvin is married and has two sons. He is also the cousin of Michael Irvin, a famous former wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys and a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
