Israel Stanley

Israel Damon Stanley (born April 21, 1970) is an American former professional football defensive lineman who played for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Arizona State Sun Devils.

Early life Israel Damon Stanley was born on April 21, 1970, in San Diego, California. Stanley earned honorable mention All-Pac-10 honors as a senior in 1992. He was waived by Tampa Bay on August 28, 1994.

Stanley was signed by the New Orleans Saints on March 7, 1995. He played for the Fire during the 1997 WLAF season, posting 24 tackles, 5.5 sacks, and four pass breakups.

Stanley signed with the Buccaneers again on August 5, 1997.

Stanley played for the Frankfurt Galaxy during the 1998 NFL Europe season, recording seven tackles, one sack, and one pass breakup.

On June 30, 1998, Stanley signed a one-year contract with the Milwaukee Mustangs of the Arena Football League (AFL). He was an offensive lineman/defensive lineman during his time in the AFL as the league played under ironman rules. He played in four games for Milwaukee during the 1998 AFL season, totaling one solo tackle, one assisted tackle, one sack, two forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries. He was released on February 11, 2000. The same day, the Kats then traded Stanley to the Los Angeles Avengers for future considerations. However, on January 19, 2001, the three-team trade was voided by the league, with Stanley returning to the Mustangs. He was placed on recallable waivers by Milwaukee on February 12, 2001.