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Varmah Sonie
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Sonie in 2017
No. 10, 24
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1990-07-08) July 8, 1990 (age 34)
Burnsville, Minnesota, U.S.
Height: 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight: 175 lb (79 kg)
Career information
High school: Apple Valley (MN)
College: Northern Iowa (2009–2012)
Undrafted: 2013
Career history
  • Portland Thunder (2014)
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2014)*
  • Cleveland Browns (2015)*
  • Portland Thunder (2015)
  • Orlando Predators (2016)
  • Baltimore Brigade (2017)
  • Albany Empire (2018)
  • Columbus Destroyers (2019)
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team All-MVC (2011)
  • 2× First-team All-Arena (2014, 2016)
  • 2× Second-team All-Arena (2017, 2018)
Career Arena statistics
Total tackles: 287
Forced fumbles: 5
Pass deflections: 67
Interceptions: 23
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

Varmah Sonie (born July 8, 1990) is a former American football cornerback. 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, as well as being named a Max Prep All-American.

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.

Professional career

Portland Thunder

In November 2013, Sonie was assigned to the Portland Thunder of the Arena Football League (AFL). In 2014, his play earned him First-team All-Arena honors.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On December 16, 2014, Sonie signed to the practice squad of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL).

Cleveland Browns

On February 16, 2015, Sonie signed a three-year contract with the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He was waived on May 11, 2015.

Orlando Predators

On January 4, 2016, Sonie was assigned to the Orlando Predators.

Baltimore Brigade

On February 1, 2017, Sonie was assigned to Baltimore Brigade. He earned Second-team All-Arena honors in 2017.

Albany Empire

On March 19, 2018, Sonie was assigned to the Albany Empire.

Columbus Destroyers

On March 5, 2019, Sonie was assigned to the Columbus Destroyers.

Albany Empire

On July 19, 2021, Sonie was signed again by the Albany Empire (NAL)

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