Sonny Cumbie

Sonny Cumbie (born August 8, 1981, in Abilene, Texas) is an Arena Football League quarterback for the Los Angeles Avengers.

High School Years

Cumbie attended Snyder High School in Snyder, Texas, and was a three-sport letterman in football, basketball, and baseball. In football, as a senior, he won first team All-District honors, Honorable Mention All-South Plains honors, and was named the District M.V.P. In basketball, he won All-District honors and All-Big Country honors. In baseball, he was named the District MVP as a senior. Sonny Cumbie graduated from Snyder High School in 2000.

College Years

Cumbie attended Texas Tech and was a letterman in football. As a senior, he led the nation in passing yards and led the Red Raiders to a win in the Holiday Bowl over then 4th ranked California Golden Bears. His performance in that game earned him MVP honors.

Professional Years

Cumbie was signed as a free agent by the Indianapolis Colts after college, but later released. And as of the 2006 season he briefly signed with the Baltimore Ravens, but released. Today Cumbie is the starting quarterback for the Los Angeles Avengers of the Arena Football League. Sonny Cumbie, who started 12 games last season as a rookie, returns as the Avengers starting quarterback in 2007. He agreed to a two-year contract on Oct. 19, 2005, which will keep him in Los Angeles through the 2007 AFL season. Playing in a total of 13 games in 2006, Cumbie completed 268-of-450 for 3,241 yards and 59 touchdowns in 2006. He also scored three touchdowns on the ground.

In the AFL offseason, Cumbie resides in Lubbock, TX where he serves as a color commentator on the Texas Tech Sports Network for football games.

External links

• Arena Football League profile