Robert Redd Robert Redd ( born on September 1 , 1980 ) is an American football wide receiver for the Philadelphia Soul of the Arena Football League ( AFL ) . Early life . Redd attended Wayne High School in Huber Heights , Ohio , where he compiled 152 career catches for 2 , 007 yards and 27 touchdowns . He was named the co - offensive player of the year by the Dayton Daily News his junior season , when he led the state with 75 catches for 1 , 095 yards and 17 scores . He also played running back and cornerback , while returning punts and kickoffs . College career . Redd played collegiately at Bowling Green State University from 1998 – 2002 , continuing a family tradition of playing for the Falcons set by his two uncles ( Ronnie Redd and Raymond D . Redd Jr . ) . He was a two - time All - MAC selection and registered 211 career receptions for 2 , 726 yards and 26 touchdowns . As a senior , he led the team and ranked 10th in the nation with 83 catches . He also set a school record for receiving yards in a game ( 215 vs Marshall ) during his junior campaign . Professional career . Indianapolis Colts . Originally signed as a rookie free agent and attended training camp with the Indianapolis Colts in 2003 . Philadelphia Eagles . In 2005 , Redd had an opportunity to make the Philadelphia Eagles . He participated in preseason games , but he failed to make the roster . Atlanta Falcons . In 2006 , Robert tried out for the Atlanta Falcons , and was released in training camp . Berlin Thunder . 2003 . The Colts assigned Redd to play for the Berlin Thunder , of NFL Europe , in 2003 after he was released from training camp . 2005 . After failing to make the Eagles after the preseason , Redd was once again assigned to the Thunder , where he helped lead them to an appearance in the World Bowl , where he had 7 catches for 102 yards and a touchdown . 2006 . Redd was once again assigned to the Thunder after failing to make the Falcons in 2006 . Colorado Crush . 2004 . In 2004 , Redd agreed to play with the Colorado Crush . Redd saw action in the final 5 games , where he saw great production . 2007 . He returned to the Crush in 2007 , where he had his best career year in the AFL to that point . Cleveland Gladiators . 2008 . In 2008 , Redd joined the close to home Cleveland Gladiators . There he was the Gladiators leading receiver , as well as threw for a touchdown , and rushed for a touchdown , while also having an interception while playing defense . 2011 . He returned to the Gladiators in 2011 , where he was 4th on the team in receiving , and the team achieved a playoff berth . Bloomington Extreme . In 2009 , the AFL had folded , so Redd signed with the Bloomington Extreme of the newly formed Indoor Football League . He spent just 5 games with the Extreme , but was still the teams 3rd leading receiver , and tied for 3rd on the team with 6 touchdowns . Billings Outlaws . He finished the 2009 season with the Billings Outlaws . He played in 9 games and was 2nd on the team in receptions , receiving yards , and receiving touchdowns . The team went on to win the IFL Title . Spokane Shock . In 2010 , it was announced that Redd had signed with the Spokane Shock in the reformed AFL , but he was released 2 months later . Cincinnati Commandos . After his release , Redd signed with the Cincinnati Commandos of the Continental Indoor Football League ( CIFL ) . He went on to be 5th in the league in receiving , and the Commandos went 9 - 1 in the regular season . The Commandos went on to win the CIFL Championship Game . Owensboro Rage . Following the completion of the 2012 AFL season , Redd signed with the Owensboro Rage of the CIFL . Dayton Sharks . Redd signed with the Dayton Sharks in 2013 , where he earned 1st team All - CIFL honors . Philadelphia Soul . After starting the 2014 season with Dayton again , Redd was assigned to the Philadelphia Soul on March 18 , 2014 .