Esteban Arizpe
Esteban Arizpe (born May 1, 1987 in ) is an Arena football defensive end for the Carolina Cobras. He played his college football at Beddingfield High and was drafted by the Cobras in second round of the 2007 AFL Draft.
High school
Arizpe graduated from Beddingfield High School in 2005 and was a four-star player by Rivals.com. He recorded 50 tackles with 16 sacks as a senior. Arizpe also caught 40 passes for 500 yards and 8 touchdowns as a tight end. He played in the Shrine Bowl All-Star game.
Career statistics
YEAR |
TEAM |
GP |
GS |
UA |
AT |
TT |
T/L |
Sacks |
FF |
FR |
PD |
INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007 |
New Orleans |
13 |
13 |
24 |
13 |
37 |
11.5 |
6.5 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
Totals |
13 |
13 |
24 |
13 |
37 |
11.5 |
6.5 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
|
Key: GP - games played; GS - games started; UA - unassisted tackles; AT - assisted tackles; TT - total tackles; T/L - tackles for a loss; Sacks - ; FF – Forced fumble ; FR – Fumbles recovered; PD - passes deflected; Int - interceptions
Professional career
2007 AFL Draft
Forgoing college Arizpe decided to try the AFL draft [ESPN.com], January 7, 2007
At and , Arizpe was considered “a perfect fit as a rush-linebacker in a 3-4 scheme
Pre-draft measureables |
Ht |
6-2½ * |
New Orleans Voodoo
Originally projected a first-round draft pick, Arizpe saw his draft stock falling because of questions about his age. He was picked 43rd overall in the second round by the Voodoos, which traded their 2008 AFL Draft first-round pick to the Georgia Force to get that pick
Personal life
Arizpe was born in Vero Beach a small town with a current population of 900. Raised in Elm City NC. He credits his parents with his character and work ethic that he learned growing up