Nate Ilaoa

Nathan Filipo Ilaoa is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League. He was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL draft. He played college football for the Hawaii Warriors.
Ilaoa was also a member of the Columbus Destroyers.

Early life

Ilaoa played high school football at North Stafford High School in Stafford, Virginia as both a wide receiver and running back. In his junior season, he set the Virginia AAA record for receiving yards in a season. Ilaoa was the 2000 Washington Post Offensive Player of the Year and two-time All-Met.

College career

Ilaoa began his collegiate career on the Hawaii Warriors football team in 2001. Ilaoa started 8 games in the 2002 season as a wide receiver. In 2005, Ilaoa moved to the running back position and rushed for a team-high 643 yards. He was granted a rare sixth year of eligibility because of injuries in 2006 and amassed 1,827 all-purpose yards. Ilaoa's 20 career rushing touchdowns are sixth in Hawaii Rainbow [Warriors football statistical leaders#Rushing|Hawaii history].

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles

Ilaoa was selected 236th overall in the 2007 NFL draft by the Philadelphia Eagles. On July 22, 2007, Ilaoa agreed to a four-year contract with the Eagles. He was cut by the Eagles on September 1.

Columbus Destroyers

In 2008, Ilaoa played with the Columbus Destroyers of the Arena [Football League (1987–2008)|Arena Football League]. However, he was eventually sidelined by a shoulder injury. At the end of that season, the Arena Football League ceased operations.