Ray Isaac (American football)
American football player
Ray Isaac is an American former professional football quarterback who played one season with the Cleveland Thunderbolts of the Arena Football League (AFL). He played college football at Youngstown State University, helping the Youngstown State Penguins win the national championship in 1991.
Early life and college
Isaac attended Rayen High School in Youngstown, Ohio. He was a four-year letterman for the Youngstown State Penguins of Youngstown State University from 1988 to 1991. He was a three-year starter. As a senior in 1991, he led Youngstown State to the 1991 NCAA Division I-AA Football Championship Game, where he completed nine of 15 passes for 198 yards and one touchdown in a 25–17 victory over the Marshall Thundering Herd. Isaac ran an option offense while at Youngstown State.
Professional career
After going undrafted in the 1992 NFL draft, Isaac signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League in May 1992. He was released on June 18, 1992.
On May 5, 1993, it was reported that Isaac had signed with the Cleveland Thunderbolts of the Arena Football League (AFL).
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