Mareno Philyaw

Mareno Philyaw (born December 19, 1977) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for one season with the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Falcons in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL draft after playing college football for the Troy Trojans.

Early life and college Mareno Philyaw was born on December 19, 1977, in Atlanta, Georgia. He attended North Clayton High School in College Park, Georgia. He officially signed with the team on May 23.

Philyaw was then signed to the practice squad of the New Orleans Saints on August 29, 2000. He was placed on injured reserve on January 28 and waived on February 19, 2003.

Philyaw was a member of the Montgomery Maulers of the National Indoor Football League in 2005.

Philyaw was a member of the Birmingham Steeldogs of the af2 from 2006 to 2007.

Coaching career Philyaw served as head coach of the Atlanta Ravens of the Independent Women's Football League. He was later the head coach of the Peach State Cats indoor football team.