Ahmad Black
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Career Summary
Ahmad Black was a Florida safety drafted by Tampa Bay in 2011.
Ahmad Black played safety at Florida before Tampa Bay selected him in the fifth round of the 2011 NFL Draft. He played three NFL seasons with the Buccaneers.
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Early Life
Black grew up in Lakeland, Florida.
Florida listed Black's hometown as Lakeland, Florida.
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High School
Black helped Lakeland High School win a state title.
At Lakeland High School, Black made a goal-line fourth-down tackle in the state championship game that helped the program win a Class 5A title and national recognition.
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College Career
Black recorded 244 tackles and 13 interceptions at Florida.
Black appeared in 48 games with 39 starts at Florida, totaling 244 tackles, 13 interceptions and 15 passes broken up. He started all 14 games at strong safety during Florida's 2008 national-championship season.
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Path to the NFL
Tampa Bay selected Black 151st overall in the 2011 NFL Draft.
The Buccaneers selected Black with the 20th pick of the fifth round, 151st overall, in the 2011 NFL Draft.
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NFL Career
Black played 24 games for Tampa Bay from 2011 through 2013.
NFL statistics list Black in four Tampa Bay games in 2011, 16 in 2012 and four in 2013, for 24 career games and three starts.
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Career Accomplishments
Black earned All-America, All-SEC and Outback Bowl MVP honors at Florida.
Black was a 2010 AP second-team All-American and consensus first-team All-SEC selection. Florida also listed him as the 2011 Outback Bowl Most Valuable Player.
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Playing Style
Black was a productive ball-hawking safety at Florida.
Black led the nation with seven interceptions in 2008 and finished his Florida career with 13 interceptions and three interception-return touchdowns.
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Legacy
Black was a key contributor to Florida's 2008 national championship.
Black started all 14 games at strong safety during Florida's 2008 national-championship season and intercepted a pass in the BCS championship game.
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Post-Career
Black remained connected to Florida football as a 2025 honorary Mr. Two Bits.
Florida invited Black to serve as honorary Mr. Two Bits for a 2025 home game, recognizing the former Gators standout's connection to the program.
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23192, 00-0028089, 1989-12-12, Ahmad Black, Ahmad, Black
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