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CALIFORNIA REDWOODS PlayersSchedule Teams Las Vegas Locomotives New York Sentinels Florida Tuskers California Redwoods Owner Coaches Players Venues Tickets Players Adam Vincent LB Height: 63 Weight: 246 Born: 4/15/1986 College: Texas El Paso Hometown: Chandler, AZ College Accomplishments: 2008 Conference USA First Team Defense; UTEP Defensive captain; ranked first in tackles with 110; transferred to University of Texas, E l Paso in 2005 from Arizona State; 2007 season named Honorable Mention All-Confe rence USA by coaches; ranked fourth on the team in tackles with 81; second on th e team with 5.5 tackles for losses; sat out the 2006 season after transferring f rom Arizona State; chosen UTEPs Defensive Scout Team MVP; played 11 games for Sun Devils in 2005 with 13 tackles and a half-sack against USC; redshirted 2004. Personal: Parents are John and Peggy Vincent; listed as No. 14 player in the st ate of Arizona by SuperPrep Magazine as a senior at Hamilton High School; multid isciplinary studies major.  View Bio Jon Abbate FB Height: 59 Weight: 245 Born: 6/18/1985 College: Wake Forest Hometown: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Professional Career Highlights: Signed with the Houston Texans in 2007 as an und rafted free agent where he converted from a linebacker to a fullback; signed wit h the Montreal Alouettes of the CFL in 2009. College Accomplishments: Became a redshirt freshman starter at Wake Forest in 2 004 compiling 101 tackles, including 13 for a loss; 2005 season injury problems led to only 76 tackles; during the 2006 season, led the team in tackles with 120 (second in the ACC); played in the Orange Bowl, the first Bowl Championship par ticipation for Wake Forest; named All-American and first team All-ACC in recogni tion of his performance in his final season averaging 8.6 tackles per game; led Wake Forest in tackles for three straight seasons. Personal: Attended Carl Harrison High School in Powder Springs, GA; during his f inal year at Wake Forest brother Luke died in a car accident; the family founded  Five Foundation to create awareness among young people of driving responsibly; it was named for the jersey number that Luke wore and Jon changed to; the Wake For est team would raise five fingers before the start of the fourth quarter in trib ute to Luke, a tradition soon joined by fans on both sides; a film about Jon, Lu ke and Wake Forests 2006 season, The 5th Quarter, will be in theaters soon.  

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CALIFORNIA REDWOODS PlayersScheduleTeamsLas Vegas LocomotivesNew York SentinelsFlorida TuskersCalifornia RedwoodsOwner

CoachesPlayersVenuesTicketsPlayers Adam VincentLBHeight: 63 Weight: 246Born: 4/15/1986College: Texas El PasoHometown: Chandler, AZ

College Accomplishments: 2008 Conference USA First Team Defense; UTEP Defensive

captain; ranked first in tackles with 110; transferred to University of Texas, El Paso in 2005 from Arizona State; 2007 season named Honorable Mention All-Conference USA by coaches; ranked fourth on the team in tackles with 81; second on the team with 5.5 tackles for losses; sat out the 2006 season after transferring from Arizona State; chosen UTEPs Defensive Scout Team MVP; played 11 games for SunDevils in 2005 with 13 tackles and a half-sack against USC; redshirted 2004.

Personal: Parents are John and Peggy Vincent; listed as No. 14 player in the state of Arizona by SuperPrep Magazine as a senior at Hamilton High School; multidisciplinary studies major.

 

View Bio Jon AbbateFBHeight: 59 Weight: 245Born: 6/18/1985College: Wake ForestHometown: Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Professional Career Highlights: Signed with the Houston Texans in 2007 as an undrafted free agent where he converted from a linebacker to a fullback; signed with the Montreal Alouettes of the CFL in 2009.

College Accomplishments: Became a redshirt freshman starter at Wake Forest in 2

004 compiling 101 tackles, including 13 for a loss; 2005 season injury problemsled to only 76 tackles; during the 2006 season, led the team in tackles with 120(second in the ACC); played in the Orange Bowl, the first Bowl Championship participation for Wake Forest; named All-American and first team All-ACC in recognition of his performance in his final season averaging 8.6 tackles per game; ledWake Forest in tackles for three straight seasons.

Personal: Attended Carl Harrison High School in Powder Springs, GA; during his final year at Wake Forest brother Luke died in a car accident; the family founded Five Foundation to create awareness among young people of driving responsibly; itwas named for the jersey number that Luke wore and Jon changed to; the Wake Forest team would raise five fingers before the start of the fourth quarter in tribute to Luke, a tradition soon joined by fans on both sides; a film about Jon, Lu

ke and Wake Forests 2006 season, The 5th Quarter, will be in theaters soon. 

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View Bio Michael AllanTEHeight: 66 Weight: 255Born: 9/8/1983

College: Whitworth UniversityHometown: Bellevue, WA

Professional Career Highlights: Drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft and signed for the 2007-08 seasons.

College Accomplishments: Three-time first-team All-NWC (2005-2007); played forthe West in the 2007 Shrine Game; two-time Division III All-American (2006-2007); led the Northwest Conference in touchdown receptions and yards per catch (20.8) in 2006; school records for touchdown receptions (29) and yards per catch (18.7); recorded 53 receptions for 1,100 yards and nine touchdowns in his senior campaign.

Personal: Attended Interlake High School in Bellevue, WA; graduated from Whitworth in 2007 with a degree in Journalism.

 

View Bio Odie ArmstrongRBHeight: 60 Weight: 270Born: 9/30/1981College: NW Oklahoma StateHometown: Vardaman, MS

Professional Career Highlights: Signed with the Orlando Predators (AFL) in 2008; awarded 2008 AFL All Rookie Team for FB. In 2007, appeared in seven games withthe af2s Tulsa Talons and was Talons leading rusher with 153 yards (4.2 yards percarry) and 6 touchdowns; won the Championship Game.

College Accomplishments: Finished his career with 1,749 yards on 262 carries with 6.7 yards per carry. In 2005, leading rusher for team (1,230) and carries (187) in only 8 games. Awarded 2005 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) All America 1st Team Offense for RB; second in school rushing yards.

Personal: Nicknames Little BodyGuard" and A-Train. He is also a Certified Personal Trainer; wife Natalie and two children, Tyiashia and Paytyn.

 

View Bio Obafemi AyanbadejoRBHeight: 62 Weight: 230 lbBorn: 3/15/1975

College: San Diego StateHometown: Santa Cruz, CA

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Professional Career Highlights: Signed by the Minnesota Vikings as an undraftedfree agent in 1997 and played during the 1997-98 seasons; has played for the Baltimore Ravens (1999-01), Miami Dolphins (2002-03), Arizona Cardinals (2004-06)and Chicago Bears (2007). Super Bowl champion (XXXV) with the Baltimore Ravens.Career rushing totals of 123 carries, 413 yards (3.4 avg.) and 5 touchdowns. R

eceiving career totals of 130 catches, 885 yards (6.8 avg), and 3 touchdowns andover 120 special teams tackles in his career.

College Accomplishments: JUCO All-Coast (1994)

Personal: Full name is Obafemi Devin Ayanbadejo; attended junior college in California before attending San Diego State; attended Santa Cruz High School; has ayounger brother Brendon Ayanbadejo who is a linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens 

View Bio Ray Bass

DBHeight: 60 Weight: 195Born: 8/4/1985College: San Diego StateHometown: Corona, CA

College Accomplishments: After two years at the University of Hawaii as a cornerback, went to San Diego State in the fall of 2005; sat out due to NCAA transfer rules; in 2006 played in all 12 games; started at both rightside and leftsidesafety.

Personal: Attended Centennial High School where he was all-league and all-CIF pick as a senior, playing cornerback and wide receiver, while also returning punt

s; highest vertical jump (40.4 inches) and fastest 40-yard dash time (4.31 seconds) at a Nike prep combine in Los Angeles; recruited by California, Hawaii, Arizona, Washington State and Colorado State. Majored in social science. 

View Bio Shane BoydQBHeight: 61 Weight: 225 lbBorn: 9/18/1982College: KentuckyHometown: Fort Huachuca, AZ

Professional Career Highlights: Signed by Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent in 2005. He has been a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers (2006), CologneCenturions of NFL Europe (2006), Arizona Cardinals (2006-07), Houston Texans (2007-08) and Montreal Alouettes (2009). With the Cologne Centurions, became NFLEuropes single season record holder (339 yds) and single game record holder (122yds) for rushing yards for QB breaking both records held by John Kitna. Finishedthe season completing 100 of 185 passes for 1,139 yards and five touchdowns.

College Accomplishments: Finished his college career with 2,484 passing yards with 13 TDs and gained 845 rushing yards on 191 carries (4.2 avg) and 13 TDs. In 2004, He completed 138 passes for 1,328 yards while rushing for 297 yards and five

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touchdowns. Became the first player in Kentucky football history to record a touchdown by rushing, passing and receiving in 2003. Named to SEC Academic HonorRoll.

Personal: Played baseball, basketball and football for Henry Clayton High School in Lexington, Kentucky. Drafted twice, once out of high school in the 13th round of the 2000 MLB draft and again as a pitcher by the Minnesota Twins in the 12

th round of the 2004 MLB Draft; has a younger brother who is currently a wide receiver at Kentucky.

 

View Bio Kai BrownLBHeight: 63 Weight: 250Born: 2/12/1986

College: BrownHometown: Seattle, WA

Professional Career Highlights: Signed by the Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL) in2008.

College Accomplishments: In 2007 received second-team All-Ivy selection as a Defensive End; in 2006 received Honorable Mention All-Ivy selection; registered 30tackles on the season, including 17 solo stops; 6.5 tackles for a loss were second on the Brown team.

Personal: Attended O'Dea High School where he lettered in football and track; son of Buster and Carol Brown; participated in Football and Track in college; enj

oys listening to and producing music, reading, and watching sports. 

View Bio Paul CarringtonDEHeight: 67 Weight: 265Born: 11/10/1982College: Central FloridaHometown: Savannah, GA

Professional Career Highlights: Signed by the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent in 2006; played 15 games (2 starts) with Falcons in 2006, totaling 33tackles and three sacks (18 yds.). Signed with the Denver Broncos in 2007.

College Accomplishments: Recorded 46 tackles, nine sacks, two fumble recoveries, one forced fumble and an interception (20 yds.) as a senior. Led Conference USA and tied for 23rd in the country with nine sacks during the season. As a junior, he started seven of 11 games for the Golden Knights and registered 30 tackles, four sacks, three passes defensed, one fumble recovery, one forced fumble and an interception.

Personal: Son of Bruce and Quida Carrington; attended Effingham County High Sch

ool.

 

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View Bio Chris CooperDTHeight: 65 Weight: 280

Born: 12/27/1977College: Nebraska-OmahaHometown: Lincoln, Nebraska

Professional Career Highlights: Drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the 6th round of the 2001 NFL Draft, spent 2001-03 with Oakland before being traded to the Dallas Cowboys on 9/11/04. Was released by the Dallas Cowboys on 11/2/04 and signed by San Francisco 49ers on 11/9/04. Was placed on injured reserve for the 2005season and signed with the Seattle Seahawks on 5/8/05. Released by Seattle on 9/22/06 and signed by the Arizona Cardinals on 9/26/06 and remained on team untilearly 2008. Resigned with the Seattle Seahawks for the 2008 season. Career statistics: 132 tackles, 8.5 sacks for minus 53 yards, one interception, two forced

fumbles, and eight passes defended.

College Accomplishments: Four-year starter at Nebraska-Omaha; Division II All-America selection as a senior; led team for three years with 11 sacks as a senior, earned second-team all-conference honors as a junior with 45 tackles and ledteam with nine sacks; played as a sophomore and led team with seven sacks; as aredshirt freshman, recorded 21 tackles and four sacks.

Personal: Attended Southeast High School in Lincoln, NE and earned all-state honors as a Offensive and defensive lineman; an active supporter of Foster A Dream Foundation which assists foster children with various programs and scholarships. Majored in Criminal Justice Psychology at Nebraska-Omaha. 

View Bio Maurice CrumLBHeight: 60 Weight: 235Born: 5/29/1986College: Notre DameHometown: Riverview, FL

Professional Career Highlights: Participated in workout with Tampa Bay Buccaneers following 2009 NFL Draft.

College Accomplishments: All-Major Independent first-team selection by The NFLDraft Report; 2008 Notre Dame Monogram Club Most Valuable Player Award; finishedhis career with 306 tackles (8th all-time), eight sacks for minus 70 yards, 23.5 stops for losses of 117 yards and 15 quarterback pressures while starting 48 of 50 games at Notre Dame; became the 17th player in the programs history to be named a two-time captain of the football team; 2008 honorable mention 08 pre-seasonAll-American by The Sporting News, selected to the Nagurski Trophy Watch List (defensive player of the year) and Lott Award Watch List, registered 65 tackles and three sacks for minus 24 yards; 2007 registered 84 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss (-21 yds) and one sack; 2006 led the team with 100 tackles, including 10 tackles for loss (-55 yds), four sacks with three forced fumbles; in 2005 saw actio

n in 12 games and registered 57 tackles for sixth best on team.

Personal: Son of Maurice Sr and Tia Alexander; along with his father, a former

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All-American linebacker (Miami, 1987-90, 354 tackles), became the only known father-son tandem in major college annals to register more than 300 tackles each ina career; graduated from Tampa Bay Tech High School; first-team linebacker on the Florida class 3A all-state team selected by the Florida Sports Writers Association. 

View Bio Parker DouglassKHeight: 59.5 Weight: 183Born: 6/25/1985College: South Dakota StateHometown: Columbus, NE

Professional Career Highlights: Signed with the Cleveland Browns and the New York Jets.

College Accomplishments: 19 school records; Academic All America (junior and senior); All America (sophomore); Great West Special Teams Player of the Year (sophomore and junior); 1st Team All Conference (sophomore, junior and senior).

Personal: Majored in Biology.

 

View Bio Steve EdwardsOLHeight: 65 Weight: 350

Born: 2/20/1979College: Central FloridaHometown: Chicago, IL

Professional Career Highlights: Signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2002. Signed by the Chicago Bears off the Eagles practice squad and played the 2002-05 seasons with Chicago. Signed by the NY Giants in 2006and the Baltimore Ravens in 2007. Started 24 games for the Bears.

College Accomplishments: Started 20 games in two seasons at Central Florida; began his college career at Tennessee State, and then attended West Hills Community College in California.

Personal: Attended Mount Carmel High School on Chicago's South Side; his teammate at Mount Carmel was Donovan McNabb.

 

View Bio Marcus FitzgeraldWRHeight: 511 Weight: 190

Born: 6/1/1985College: MarshallHometown: Minneapolis, MN

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Professional Career Highlights: Received a workout with the Minnesota Vikings.

College Accomplishments: Finished the 2007 season with 5 receptions for 71 yards; in 2006, played in 11 games, starting six; finished with 12 catches for 160yards and a touchdown. In 2005, played in 10 games, starting the final nine games at receiver for the Herd; finished second on the team with 41 catches for 448

yards and two touchdowns. In 2004, saw action in 11 games and earned two starts as a true freshman; recorded 12 catches for 146 yards on the year for a 12.2 yards per catch average.

Personal: Younger brother of Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald;attended Academy of Holy Angels High School in Richfield; hobbies include jet skiing, playing basketball and ping pong.

 

View Bio Derrick FrostPHeight: 63 Weight: 210Born: 11/25/1980College: Northern IowaHometown: St. Louis, MO

Professional Career Highlights: Signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2003. Signed by the Baltimore Ravens (2003) and the Cleveland Browns (2003-04). With Browns, appeared in 16 games and totaled 85 punts for 3,404 yards (40.0 avg.) and a 35.4 net average. Signed by the Washington Redskinsfrom 2005-07. Punted 317 times for 13,021 yards for a gross average of 41.1 and

a net average of 36.5 in 62 games. Career totals are 365 punts, 15,042 total yards (13,276 net), 65 yd long, and 41.2 punt average (36.4 net avg.). Landed over 100 punts inside the 20-yard line.

College Accomplishments: Punted 104 times for 4,388 yards for a 41.2 average,with a long of 75 at Northern Iowa.

Personal: Earned three letters each in football and baseball at Clayton High School, where he was all-conference at QB, linebacker, punter and kicker. 

View Bio Derrick GrayDEHeight: 65 Weight: 290Born: 11/11/1985College: Texas SouthernHometown: Silver Spring, MD

Professional Career Highlights: 2008 season in the Oakland Raiders training camp and on practice squad after being signed as an undrafted free agent in May 2008.

College Accomplishments: Senior year was selected to the All-Southwestern Athletic Conference second team; recorded 76 tackles, 24.5 tackles for a loss and 9.5sacks with three forced fumbles as a senior; chosen as a preseason All-SWAC pic

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k entering final year.

Personal: Attended Kennedy High School in Silver Spring, MD. 

View Bio Nick HannahLBHeight: 60 Weight: 218Born: 10/3/1981College: Eastern OregonHometown: East Wenatchee, WA Professional Career Highlights: In 2005 signed by the Indianapolis Colts as a free agent played five games and was released; re-signed and was allocated to NFLEurope where he played on the Amsterdam Admirals and led NFL Europe in specialteams tackles; started all 11 games including World Bowl XIV as outside linebac

ker; returned to the Colts training camp and was released in 2006; signed withthe BC Lions of the Canadian Football League in 2007; was on active roster until week 8, season terminated due to non-football related illness; signed with theArizona Adrenaline (the American Indoor Football Association) in 2008 and recorded 39 tackles, 2.5 sacks and 2 fumble recoveries, both for touchdowns, in 6 games. Selected AIFA Western All Star at Linebacker. Signed by the Toronto Argonauts of the CFL in February 2009; played two pre-season games as a free safety; released before the season.

College Accomplishments: Four-year starter (2001-04) at Eastern Oregon, led theMountaineers in tackles as a sophomore, junior and senior seasons (2002-04); freshman year started as wide-receiver, sophomore year a safety, junior and senioryears played all linebacker spots; senior year received a second-team NAIA All-

American honor at linebacker while recording 121 tackles in ten games; finalistfor NAIA player of the year; EOU Athlete of the Year; two-time team co-captain and three-time team MVP.

Personal: Attended Eastmont High School in East Wenatchee, WA; played basketball, baseball and football; All-State Wide Receiver; All-State Outfielder; USA Today Honorable Mention Washington Player of the Year in baseball; son of Jim and Pam Hannah and brother of Emily; lives in Desert Hills, AZ with girlfriend Traci. 

View Bio Robert HerbertDBHeight: 62 Weight: 195Born: 1/27/1984College: Colorado StateHometown: Alta Loma, CA Professional Career Highlights: Five games with Indoor League Billings Outlaws;one game with the Colorado Crush in Arena 1.

College Accomplishments: 2006 season named all-MWC first team by Athlon Sports;listed as the 11th best cornerback in the nation by The Sporting News; as a jun

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ior started all 12 games; honorable mention all conference; 2004 recorded his first interception against BYU; recorded 46 tackles and broke up 16 passes the year he attended Compton City College; attended Oregon State University for one year prior to Compton.

Personal: Majored in Liberal Arts; attended Alta Loma High School.

 

View Bio Louis HolmesDLHeight: 64 Weight: 245Born: 2/24/1985College: ArizonaHometown: Memphis, TN

Professional Career Highlights: Signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2008; signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2009.

College Accomplishments: Spent two years at Scottsdale Community College before transferring to the University of Arizona; played in 12 games with ten startsas a senior in 2007, tallying 37 tackles, two sacks and 5.5 tackles for a loss;named Second-team All-PAC 10 during his first season at Arizona as a junior recording 36 tackles, four sacks, five tackles for a loss, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery; while at Scottsdale was NCJAA All-American, All-Regional andAll-Western States Football League honors.Personal: Attended senior year at Dillard High School in Ft. Lauderdale after spending his first three years at high school in Memphis. 

View Bio Orlando HuffLBHeight: 63 Weight: 236Born: 8/14/1978College: Fresno StateHometown: Upland, CA

Professional Career Highlights: Drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the 4th round of the 2001 NFL Draft, spent 2001-04 with Seattle. Signed with the Arizona Cardinals for the 2005 and 2006 seasons. Signed with the Atlanta Falcons in 2007. 277 tackles, three sacks and one safety.

College Accomplishments: Rated the 22nd -best outside linebacker by Lindy's Sports; a consensus first-team preseason All-WAC selection; junior year was awarded First-team All-WAC and tied for second on team with 86 tackles; was selectedthe WAC Defensive Player of the Week vs. Colorado State with 14 tackles; tied for second on the team in tackles for losses with four for 28 yards. Attended Eastern Arizona Junior College and earned All-Arizona Community College Athletic Conference honors was also a first team Arizona Junior College All-American namedMost Valuable Linebacker and Defensive Player of the Year at EAJC as a sophomore.

Personal: Attended Upland high school in Upland, CA and was a two-year varsity

starter at linebacker. Named first team All-Baseline Conference and All-Southern Section as a senior. Nicknames are Hitman and Big 'O'.

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View Bio Derrell HutsonaRB

Height: 510 Weight: 196Born: 6/1/1985College: Washington State, Grossmont CollegeHometown: Spring Valley, CA

College Accomplishments: At Washington State, recorded 59 carries, 379 yards, with an impressive 6.4 yards per carry; at Grossmont College, named national co-player of the year on offense by the JC Athletic Bureau and the CCCFCA (2005-2006); rushed for 1,291 yards on 177 carries (7.3 avg.); Foothill Conference offensive player of the year.

Personal: Son of Rodney and Shenna Hutsona.

 

View Bio Prince KwatengLBHeight: 62 Weight: 235Born: 11/19/1986College: NorthwesternHometown: Munster, IN

College Accomplishments: Two-year starter; four-year letter winner; senior Co-Captain; 106 tackles senior year; eighth leading tackler in Big Ten; 8.2 tackles

per game; career total 158 tackles, 105 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, four forcedfumbles; Billy McKinnery Award winner.

Personal: Son of Anthony and Mary Kwateng; brother of Odilia, Antoinette and Akua; attended Munster High School.

 

View Bio Nate LawrieTEHeight: 66 Weight: 256Born: 10/17/1981College: Yale UniversityHometown: Indianapolis, IN

Professional Career Highlights: Five years NFL experience; drafted 6th round byTampa Bay Buccaneers in 2004; two seasons with Tampa Bay; one season with the New Orleans Saints; two seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals; 26 games with five starts; four receptions for 43 yards.

College Accomplishments: Most career receptions by a TE in Yales storied history

; 116 career receptions; 72 catches senior year; was also teams punter; 1st TeamAll-Ivy; 1st Team All-American I-AA.

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Personal: Married to Smaranda whom he met and dated throughout college; skilledfinish carpenter; aspiring entrepreneur; music lover; average guitar player (but getting better); avid traveler who spent last off-season touring SE Asia; 7-0-1 all time in dance-offs.

 

View Bio Josh LayCBHeight: 62 Weight: 195Born: 9/8/1982College: PittsburghHometown: Aliquippa, PA

Professional Career Highlights: Drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the sixth

round of the 2006 NFL Draft; signed by the St. Louis Rams in December 2006. Allocated to NFL Europe Berlin Thunder in 2007. Resigned by St. Louis Rams in 2007.

College Accomplishments: Started 22 of 46 games and finished his career with 93tackles, 7 interceptions, and 1 touchdown; 2004 2nd team All-Big East and Pitt's Most Improved Defensive Player honor.

Personal: Given name is Bernard, goes by Josh; son of Eleanor Kimbrough and Bernard Lay; has three brothers and two sisters

 

View Bio Branden LedbetterTEHeight: 65 Weight: 250Born: 5/2/1986College: Western MichiganHometown: Dallas, TX

College Accomplishments: 2007 Named Third Team All-MAC Offense; 2007 Named Third Team Phil Steele's All-MAC Offense; finished his career with 131 receptions, 1,513 yards, and 20 touchdowns; school record in touchdowns (20); 2008 John Mackey Award; 2008 Third Team All-MAC.

Personal: Attended Saint Thomas Aquinas High School; son of Kirk Ledbetter and Helen Jacques. 

View Bio Norman LeJeuneSHeight: 60 Weight: 210Born: 5/10/1980

College: Louisiana StateHometown: Baton Rouge, LA

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Professional Career Highlights: Drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2003; signed by the Tennessee Titans in 2004; allocated to NFL Europe in the 2005 off-season and played for the Amsterdam Admirals; earned the leagues Defensive Player ofthe Year award in week four; signed as a free agent by the Miami Dolphins in 2005; signed by the Indianapolis Colts in 2007; signed by the New Orleans Voodoo ofthe AFL in 2008.

College Accomplishments: Played four seasons at LSU; first year played 11 games, recorded 41 tackles, 26 assists and two interceptions earning the SEC All-Freshman honors. Second year, played 12 games at free safety with 71 tackles and six assists; split time playing safety and cornerback his junior year with 44 tackles and 18 assists in 10 games; senior year played 13 games as strong safety with 70 tackles, 37 assists and five sacks.

Personal: Attended Brusly High School in Brusly, LA; states Class 3A leading rusher as a senior with 1,609 yards and 27 touchdowns; married to Trymica Williamsand has two children, Norman III and Nia.

View Bio Matt LentzOLHeight: 6-6 Weight: 320Born: 11/19/1982College: MichiganHometown: Ortonville, Michigan

Professional Career Highlights: Signed with the New York Giants as an undraftedfree agent in 2006; played his first game for the Giants in their fourth preseason game in 2006, helping protect backup quarterback Jared Lorenzen complete 10-

of-15 passes for 116 yards in a 31-23 victory over the New England Patriots; wasa member of the Giants practice squad in 2006 and 2007; signed short contractswith three additional NFL teams including the Pittsburgh Steelers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions from 2007 2009.

College Accomplishments: Played in 45 games with 36 starts at right guard for Michigan; in 2005 Lentz earned All-Big Ten first-team; helped pave the way for theWolverines offense to average 384 yards per game; earned All-Big Ten first-teamin 2004; helped the Wolverines average 386.5 yards of offense per game; startedevery game at right guard in 2003; paved the way for Michigan to rank 15th in the nation in total offense with an average of 446 total yards; appeared in ninegames in 2002 as a reserve offensive guard.

Personal: Attended Brandon (Ortonville, Mich.) High School, playing football forhead coach Jim Watkins; rated as a three-star prospect and the No. 48 offensivelinemen in the country by Rivals.com; earned Offensive Player of the Year honors and was ranked as the best player in the state according to The Oakland Press;selected for All-State Dream Team honors by the Detroit Free Press and The Detroit News; earned All-County, All-Metro and All-State first-team accolades duringhis junior year; in three seasons, Lentz recorded 191 career tackles (46 solos), 14 sacks, 16 stops for losses, five blocked kicks, a safety, four forced fumbles and eleven fumble recoveries as a defensive tackle; lettered three times intrack, winning the regional title in the discus and shot put during his junior year; set new school records for the discus (15'4") and shot put (50'9"). 

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 View Bio Jeff LittlejohnDTHeight: 62.5 Weight: 289Born: 2/14/1983College: Middle Tennessee StateHometown: Gaffney, SC

Professional Career Highlights: Signed as an undrafted rookie free agent by theTennessee Titans on May 5, 2006. Played in all four preseason games and recorded 6.5 tackles. Played for the AFLs San Jose Sabercats for two seasons (2007 & 2008) College Accomplishments: Appeared in 44 games with 26 starts for the Blue Raiders of Middle Tennessee State (2002-05); named the Sun Belt Conference DefensivePlayer of the Year as a senior and was selected first team all-conference; tabbed the Rutherford County Reader Player of the Year; selected to play in the Las Vegas Bowl All-Star Game. Started all 12 games at defensive tackle with 34 stops,7.5 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks, an interception and blocked FG; finished his c

ollegiate career with 95 total tackles, 13.0 tackles for loss, 4 sacks and a fumble recovery; recorded a career-high 8 tackles during the opening game his junior year (2004) against Akron; played in all 12 games during his freshman and sophomore years before injuries limited him to 9 games his junior year. Personal: Parents are James and Dorothy Littlejohn. Attended Gaffney (S.C.) High School finishing his career with 250 tackles, 40 sacks, 3 INTs and 3 blocked FGs...Had insane numbers as a senior with 89 tackles, 18 sacks, 22 pass breakupsand 2 INTs; rated No. 6 defensive lineman in the nation by ESPN and the No. 63 overall player in the country; majored in Physical Education while attending Middle Tennessee State...Won a state championship after leading his team to a 14-1 record as a freshman.

 

View Bio Tyler LuellenOTHeight: 67 Weight: 295Born: 7/25/1984College: MissouriHometown: Bethany, MO

Professional Career Highlights: Signed by the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2008.

College Accomplishments: Named 1st-Team Freshman All-Big 12 by The Sporting News; helped Mizzous ranking at 24th in the nation in fewest QB sacks allowed (1.46per game); part of an offensive line that helped pave the way for eighth in thenation in total offense. In 2006 (425.62) ypg in 2006; started 42 of 50 games dating back to his freshman year; academic All Big 12 two years, only team in 2007 to score more than 31 points in every regular season game.

Personal: Son of Dan and Lori Luellen; majored in hotel and restaurant management; member of the National Honor Society; as a senior in high school, rated as one of the top offensive line prospects in the country; three-time Missouri State

Discus Champion Class 2A.

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View Bio Mike MabryCHeight: 61 Weight: 302Born: 4/26/1980

College: Central FloridaHometown: Houston, TX

Professional Career Highlights: Drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the seventhround of the 2003 NFL Draft. Signed by the Cincinnati Bengals in 2003. Signed byAtlanta Falcons in 2004-05 and allocated to Cologne Centurions in 2005. Signedby Philadelphia Soul and Cleveland Browns in 2006. Re-signed with Philadelphia Soul for 2007-08 seasons.

College Accomplishments: All-Time UCF Football Lettermen (2001-2002); started 23 games at UCF.

Personal: Majored in Liberal Studies at UCF; attended Dayton High School in Dayton, Texas.

 

View Bio LeRon McCoyWRHeight: 59 Weight: 175Born: 1/24/1982College: Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Hometown: Harrisburg, PA

Professional Career Highlights: Drafted in the seventh round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals; played in ten games with the Cardinals; placed oninjured reserve in 2006; signed with the 49ers in 2007; signed with the HoustonTexans in January 2008.

College Accomplishments: Played in 43 games at Indiana University of Pennsylvania; finished career with 110 receptions for 2,096 yards and 25 touchdowns; All-Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference first-team; recorded a career-high 36 receptions as a senior.

Personal: Attended Bishop McDevitt High School in Harrisburg; lettered three times in football; majored in communications in college.

 

View Bio Mike McMahonQB

Height: 62 Weight: 215Born: 2/8/1979College: Rutgers

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Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA

Professional Career Highlights: Drafted by the Detroit Lions in the 5th roundof the 2001 NFL Draft, spent 2001-04 with Detroit. Signed with the PhiladelphiaEagles in 2005 and the Minnesota Vikings in 2006. Signed with the Toronto Argonauts in 2007 and traded the same year to the Montréal Alouettes. Started 14 of29 games at QB, 229 completions, 2,867 total passing yards, 15 passing touchdown

s, 7 rushing touchdowns, and 409 total rushing yards.

College Accomplishments: Four-year starter at Rutgers and the first Rutgers QBto ever be taken in the NFL draft when he was taken on the fifth round by the Detroit Lions. Finished his college career second on the schools all-time passinglist for attempts (974), yards (6,608) and touchdowns (41). Senior year completed 169 of 340 passes for 2,157 yards and 18 touchdown passes.

Personal: Attended North Allegheny High School in Pennsylvania and competed inthe Pennsylvania-Ohio Big 33 All-Star Game. 

View Bio Eddie MotenCBHeight: 510 Weight: 185Born: 8/30/1981College: Texas A&M KingsvilleHometown: Dallas, TX

Professional Career Highlights: Defensive back for the Arena Football League, Philadelphia Soul, 2005 2008; named to the All-Arena first team; intercepted a league-high 13 passes for 168 yards in 2006; led the Soul in both tackles (7.5) an

d pass break-ups (18) in 2005; joined the af2 Rio Grande Valley Dorados, the Arena developmental league, in 2004; named First-Team All-af2 in 2004; owns Doradossingle-game record with eight unassisted tackles to go along with 8.5 total tackles and three interceptions.

College Accomplishments: Spent freshman and sophomore seasons at Trinity ValleyCommunity College; played at Texas A&M Kingsville 2002-2003; named Lone Star Conference Defensive Back of the Year in 2003; in 2002 converted four of his fiveinterceptions to touchdowns earning him Lone Star Conference first-team honors.

Personal: Cast as one of the contestants on Michael Irvins reality show 4th andLong; likes to play basketball and Madden games during his spare time; he is theoldest of seven children and has a large, extended family; one child, Ejae. 

View Bio Liam O'HaganQBHeight: 62 Weight: 208Born: 8/5/1985College: HarvardHometown: Minnetonka, MN

College Accomplishments: Three-year starter; member of three Ivy League Championship teams; four-time letter winner; 2008 earned Harvards Henry H. Lamar Award;in 2005 Honorable mention All-Ivy League selection; led the Ivy League in total

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all teams in 2003; member of Bayview Baptist Church; participated in African American Club; served on YMCA fundraising projects. 

View Bio Dominic PatrickDBHeight: 60 Weight: 217Born: 4/21/1986College: ArizonaHometown: Houston, TX

College Accomplishments: Free safety in college; idled by MCL injury and missed about two months his senior year; 2006 season started 11 games and was 4th onthe team with 59 tackles including career-high 10 tackles vs. ASU; special teamsstarter in 2005; played five games as a true freshman in 2004.

Personal: Linebacker at Klein Forest High School; SuperPrep All-Southwest honors; Lone Star Recruiting Top 10 safety selection; Team Defense MVP; enjoys watching Family Guy.

 

View Bio Ronnie Prude

DBHeight: 5-11 Weight: 185Born: 6/4/1982College: LSUHometown: Shreveport, LA Professional Career Highlights: Signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undraftedfree agent in 2005 and played the 2005-06 seasons. Signed by the Atlanta Falcons in 2009.

College Accomplishments: Played in 52 games during LSU career, starting 21 times, including all 13 games as a senior; capped career with 114 tackles, 6.5 tackles for losses and 3 interceptions.

Personal: Parents are Ronnie Prude, Sr and Yvonne Prude; has three sisters anda brother; graduated in 2005 with a degree in communication studies; cousin of Minnesota Vikings Anthony Carter; son, Braylen Charles Prude; single and lives inDallas, TX.

 

View Bio Brandon Rice

WRHeight: 65 Weight: 215Born: 5/15/1986

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College: UC DavisHometown: Los Angeles, CA

College Accomplishments: In 2007, All-Great West Football Conference First Team; finished his senior year with 55 catches for 832 yards (15.1 avg) and 9 touchdowns.

Personal: Son of Michael Maddox & Melinda Rice; attended Beverly Hills High School; majored in Exercise Biology in College; father is the person he most admires in life.

 

View Bio Brian RimpfOTHeight: 65 Weight: 319Born: 2/11/1981College: East CarolinaHometown: Raleigh, NC

Professional Career Highlights: Drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in seventh round of the 2004 NFL Draft. Played with Ravens for 2004-06 seasons. Signed by NewOrleans Voodoo (AFL) in 2008.

College Accomplishments: First team All-Conference USA in 2003, 2002 & 2001; Al

l-America honorable mention in 2002; named to Conference USA All-Freshman Team in 2000; named to Conference USA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll & ECU Athletic Director's Honor Roll.

Personal: Attended Leesville Road High School in Raleigh; married to Lauren Rimpf and has two sons, Carter and Grayson. 

View Bio Cory RossRBHeight: 57 Weight: 207Born: 9/22/1982College: NebraskaHometown: Denver, CO

Professional Career Highlights: Signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undraftedfree agent in 2006 and played the 2006-08 seasons.

College Accomplishments: 2005 Nebraska Co-Captain; Nebraska Offensive MVP (2004, 2005); 2005 Tom Novak Award Winner; 2005 Second-Team All-Big 12 (Coaches); 2005 Honorable-Mention All-Big 12 (AP); 2005 Preseason No. 9 Running Back in Nation(The Sporting News); Doak Walker Award Watch List (2004, 2005); Nebraska Record

Holder for Receptions (9) and Receiving Yards (131) in a Game by a Running Back; 2004 Second-Team All-Big 12 (Dallas Morning News, Fort Worth Star-Telegram);2004 Honorable-Mention All-Big 12 (AP, Coaches); finished his career ranked nin

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th on Nebraskas all-time rushing list with 2,743 yards and sixth in receptions (71 catches).

Personal: Son of Roger Ross and Gale Frazier; attended Thomas Jefferson High School; in high school, played in the first-ever U.S. Army All-American Bowl in 2000. 

View Bio Isaiah RossOLHeight: 63 Weight: 320Born: 11/6/1981College: NevadaHometown: Elk Grove, CA

Professional Career Highlights: Signed as an undrafted free agent by the San Di

ego Chargers in 2004. Re-signed in 2005 by the Chargers and allocated to NFL Europe; ; played in 10 games for the Frankfurt Galaxy. Signed by the Nashville Kats(AFL) in 2007 and the New Orleans VooDoo (AFL) in 2008. Played in training camps with New Orleans Saints and Minnesota Vikings in 2008. Signed a contract in late 2008 with Washington Redskins.

College Accomplishments: In 2003, Ross was an All-Western Athletic Conferenceselection as a senior at University of Nevada; he played his freshman season in2000 at defensive tackle, posting 25 tackles, before switching to guard for hisfinal three years.

Personal: Attended Laguna Creek High School in Elk Grove, CA and was a two-time first-team All-Delta League performer and was named Most Outstanding Lineman t

wice in high school. 

View Bio BJ SamsWRHeight: 510 Weight: 185Born: October 29, 1980College: McNeese StateHometown: Mandeville, LA

Professional Career Highlights: Signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undraftedfree agent in 2004 and played the 2004-07 seasons. Signed by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2008. Sporting News First-team All-Pro (2005). NFL career totals for kick returns were 147 returns for 3,341 yards (22.7 avg) and punt returns 128 returns for 1,378 (10.8 avg) and 2 touchdowns.

College Accomplishments: Southland Conference P.O.Y. (2003)

Personal: Attended Mandeville High School in Mandeville, Louisiana.

 

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View Bio Sonny ShackelfordWRHeight: 62 Weight: 199Born: 4/13/1985College: Washington

Hometown: Los Angeles, CA Professional Career Highlights: Signed with the San Diego Chargers in May 2007as an undrafted free agent; in 2008 signed with the af2 Spokane Shock and movedto the Mahoning Valley Thunder in early 2009. College Accomplishments: As a Husky, collected 119 receptions; including 10 touchdowns, for 1,648 yards; senior year, had three straight games with 100 or moreyards receiving against Arizona, UCLA and a career high against USC with 124 receiving yards. He received the University of Washingtons Sports Radio 950 KRJ Most Outstanding Player award during his senior year. 

Personal: Parents are George and Patty Shackelford; a five-sport athlete at Beverly Hills high school.

View Bio Bobby SippioWRHeight: 63 Weight: 215Born: 12/4/1980College: Western KentuckyHometown: Orlando, FL

Professional Career Highlights: Was with the Greensboro Prowlers of the af2 before joining the Dallas Desperados of the AFL in 2004; af2 Ironman of the Year in2003; joined the Miami Dolphins in 2004; also played on the Tampa Bay Storm and the Chicago Rush; signed with Kansas City Chiefs in 2007.

College Accomplishments: Played three seasons at Western Kentucky; All-OVC in 1999; Division I-AA All-American in 2000.

Personal: Signing with the Kansas City Chiefs appeared on HBOs Hard Knocks, a program showcasing NFL training camp.

 

View Bio Adam SpeerOLHeight: 63 Weight: 296Born: 1/9/1986College: Oregon StateHometown: West Hills, CA

Professional Career Highlights: Signed by the Atlanta Falcons as a rookie freeagent in 2009.

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College Accomplishments: Named to the All-PAC 10 Conference Second Team in 2008; played in 13 games as a guard, including the 3-0 Sun Bowl victory; part of a passing offense that ranked second in the conference with an average of 249 yardsper game; during his four-year career at Oregon, named a PAC-10 Academic Honorable Mention selection each year.

Personal: Attended high school at Chaminade College Prep

View Bio Brian StamperTHeight: 65 Weight: 300Born: 11/27, 1984College: Vanderbilt UniversityHometown: Windermere, FL

Professional Career Highlights: Signed as an undrafted free agent by the New Or

leans Saints in 2008.

College Accomplishments: Holds longest consecutive start streak (31) at Vanderbilt; 2nd Team All-SEC in 2005; All-SEC Freshman Team in 2003.

Personal: Engaged to Ashley Eason; son of Leslie Fisher and Robert Stamper; younger brother, Johnny; majored in Human and Organizational Development; enjoys fishing, golf and surfing; plays piano and guitar. 

View Bio Jason StewartNTHeight: 61 Weight: 320Born: 11/14/1980College: Fresno StateHometown: Bakersfield, CA

Professional Career Highlights: Member of the Indianapolis Colts from 2003-2005; played for the AFLs Los Angeles Avengers from 2005- 2008. In 2007; 4.5 QB sacksand 21 tackles.

College Accomplishments: All Western Athletic Conference first team in 2002; four year letterman; started 27 of 49 games at Fresno St.

Personal: Earned his degree in sociology from Fresno St; interested in an acting career; enjoys cooking.

 

View Bio Nick SundbergLS

Height: 61 Weight: 245Born: 7/29/1987College: University of California, Berkeley

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Hometown: Phoenix, AZ

College Accomplishments: Played in all 57 games in college; participated in East-West Shrine Game.

Personal: Degree in Legal Studies; graduated early in 3.5 years from Berkeley

 

View Bio Tredale TolverWRHeight: 59 Weight: 175Born: 11/15/1986College: Cal Poly

Hometown: Shreveport, LA

Professional Career Highlights: Signed with the Cleveland Browns in 2008; released in May 2009.

College Accomplishments: Four-year starter at three positions (WR, KR, PR); ninth in nation returning punts (13.6 avg) at 1-AA level; averaged 16.7 yards a catch and had two return punts for a TD in 2007; in 2008, returned punt for TD against Wisconsin; track/field regional qualifier in 100m (10.48); seventh ranked 100m time in Cal Poly history.

Personal: Son of Brenda and Greg Tolver; born in Shreveport, LA and raised in San Diego, CA; youngest of three kids, older brother JR played with the Dolphins,

Cowboys and Panthers; interests include electronics and computers. 

View Bio Ahmad TreaudoDBHeight: 510 Weight: 185Born: April 15, 1982College: Southern UniversityHometown: New Orleans, LA

Professional Career Highlights: Has been a member of the New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers, Atlanta Falcons, Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans VooDoo and Edmonton Eskimos.

College Accomplishments: Led D I-AA with nine interceptions in 2004; named theAssociated Press All-America first team and American Football Coaches Association All- America first team; selected to first team All- SWAC and second team All-Louisiana.

Personal: attended Delta State University for one season before transferring toSouthern University. 

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 View Bio Marviel UnderwoodDBHeight: 510 Weight: 200Born: 2/17/1982College: San Diego StateHometown: Oakland, CA

Professional Career Highlights: Drafted in the 4th round of the 2005 NFL Draftby the Green Bay Packers; appeared in all 16 games for the Packers in 2005; wasbriefly signed by the Denver Broncos in 2007 and the Oakland Raiders in 2008.

College Accomplishments: Finished his career with 222 tackles (135 solo), nine stops for loss, 1 sack, 7 interceptions, 3 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries; named All-Mountain West Conference his junior and senior season at San Diego State.

Personal: Son of Winnetta and Marvin Underwood; played high school football atSan Leandro High School, in San Leandro, CA; majored in Criminal Justice in Coll

ege.

 

View Bio Jeremy UnertlDBHeight: 62 Weight: 220Born: 9/15/1978College: Wisconsin- La Crosse

Hometown: Hartford, WI

Professional Career Highlights: Member of the NFLs Green Bay Packers (2002, 2003) and Baltimore Ravens (2002), Las Vegas Gladiators (2004-05), Columbus Destroyers (2005-06) and Chicago Rush (2006-08). Played for the Frankfurt Galaxy of NFLEurope in 2003. Finished the NFLE season with 29 tackles, 9 passes broken up, 1forced fumble and four interceptions. In 2006, voted Chicago Rushs team MVP; 2003 World Bowl Champion (Frankfurt); 2006 Arena Bowl Champion (Chicago Rush).

College Accomplishments: Ranked 6th all time in Wisconsin- La Crosses history with 16 interceptions.

Personal: Nickname is Noodles. Played football, basketball and baseball at LomiraHigh School, WI

 

View Bio John David WashingtonRBHeight: 59 Weight: 208Born: 7/28/1984College: Morehouse College

Hometown: Toluca Lake, CA

Professional Career Highlights: Signed by the St. Louis Rams as an undrafted fr

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ee agent in 2006 and allocated to Hamburg Sea Devils in the 2007 offseason. St.Louis resigned for the 2007 season.

College Accomplishments: Set Morehouse Colleges single game, single season and career rushing records with 242, 1,198 and 3,699 yards, respectively; in 2005, earned all-Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference first team honors; SIAC Offensive Player of the Week six times throughout career.

 

View Bio Joe WestWRHeight: 61 Weight: 205Born: 2/11/1984College: University of Texas-El Paso

Hometown: Melbourne, FL

Professional Career Highlights: Signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2008; assigned to the New Orleans Saints practice squad in 2008 after being released by the Cowboys.

College Accomplishments: Starter at UTEP for two-plus years; selected to honorable mention All-Conference USA in 2007.

Personal: Son of Joe Davis West, Sr. and Loretta Prince; Wests cousins Doug andMark have played in the NBA while his brother, Tracy Thorpe has pitched for theBlue Jays; majored in Multidisciplinary Studies.

 

View Bio Worrell WilliamsLBHeight: 511 Weight: 241Born: 3/6/1986College: University of California, BerkeleyHometown: Sacramento, CA

College Accomplishments: Senior year in 2008 had 36 starts; named Cals Most Improved Player; his 246 career tackles rank 11th on Cals all-time list; in 2007 tallied a career-high 14 tackles in a win over Arizona; registered nine tackles ina win over Tennessee while recovering a fumble on the opening drive and returning it 44 yards for his first career touchdown. Personal: Son of Derwin Williams and Sherri Kirk; older brother DJ Williams isa linebacker with the Denver Broncos; majored in social welfare. 

View Bio Todd WilliamsOTHeight: 65 Weight: 325

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Born: 9/4/1978College: Florida StateHometown: Bradenton, FL Professional Career Highlights: Drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the 7th round in 2003 NFL Draft and played the 2003-05 seasons. Signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Green Bay Packers in 2006.

 College Accomplishments: Started over 25 games at FSU; in 2001 awarded Most Dependable offensive lineman during spring practices.

Personal: 2003 NCAA's Inspiration Award recipient; native of Bradenton, Florida, Williams tells his story to youth while serving as a counselor at football camps throughout the southern Florida region; also finds time to work for the Florida State police as a part of its student patrol; on his own since he was 14 after his grandmother died right before his 15th birthday.

 

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