Philadelphia Stars signs former UAB offensive lineman Colby Ragland

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The Philadelphia Stars signed former University of Alabama-Birmingham offensive lineman Colby Ragland on Tuesday.

Colby Ragland (23-years-old) played 13 games at both left guard and right tackle in 2021, helping the Blazers running backs rush for 2,737 yards on the season. In his final season, the Blazers beat BYU in the Independence Bowl 31-28. He was named to the 2021 First Team All-Conference USA.

The Jackson, Mississippi, native helped the Blazers’ running backs rush for 1,800 yards (200 yards per game) and allowed four sacks in 2020. He was named to the 2020 First Team All-Conference USA. Ragland spent four seasons with the Blazers (2018-21), playing 37 games.

Before joining the Blazers, Ragland played at Jones County Junior College in 2017 as a defensive lineman before switching to left tackle.

The Bobcats finished the season 8-2 but lost to East Mississippi in the MACCC Playoffs 24-20. He was named to the All-MACJC South Second Team.

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