Weak Year For WR's

This year has been labeled a weak Draft year for Wide Receivers. This can be a good thing for the small school guys. In fact I’ve heard some buzz over a few guys aleady; such as RICHIE ROSS of Nebraska-Kearney, CHRIS DENNY of Nebraska-Omaha, DELAINE WALKER of Central Missouri State, MILES AUSTIN of Monmouth, MARQUES COLSTON OF Hofstra and
ANDRE RALSTON of Eastern Kentucky. Did you get all that? Good. Here’s a look at some of the other players that are just under the mainstream radar. These players have some size, speed and great athleticism.

IAA
WR ERIC KIMBLE Eastern Washington 5’11” 190 - A top-notch playmaker that has dominated the Conference. Makes tough grabs, jumps well and gets great seperation. He's a legit game-breaker with big play skills. 2004: 83r, 1453y, 17.5y/r, 19TDs, 81ydr, 111.8y/g, PR-460y, 17.7y/pr, 2TDs. 2005: 87r, 1419y, 12TDs, 16.3y/r, PR-186Y, 11.6 avg. 2x All Big Sky
WR ADAM HANNULA San Diego 6’1” 195 - One of the nations top WR’s. Great size, speed and hands. An excellent offensive weapon that is 3x All PFL, an All American and is 3x Academic Honor Roll. Had 72r, 1161y and 13TDs in '03. Is a solid route runner. 2004: 58r, 680y, 11.7y/r, 5TDs. 2005: 73r, 1000y, 13.7y/r, 11TDs, 83.3y/g
WR HENRY TOLBERT Grambling 5’11” 205 - Versatile athlete that has played RB and WR. Physical player with tremendous receiving ability and is very fast. Can be a dominating/game-breaking pass catcher. A deep threat guy that makes tough grabs. 2004: 29r, 563y, 19.4y/r, 6TDs, 51.2y/g. 2005: 74r, 1391y, 18.8y/r, 19TDs, 70ydr, 115.9y/g, run-10y, TD

II
WR CARLTON BREWSTER Ferris State 5'11" 215 – Is a numerous All-America honoree, Brewster paced Ferris State in receiving this season for the third consecutive year with 60 catches for 921 yards and seven TD’s in 11 games. He concluded his four-year Bulldog career as the school’s second all-time leading receiver with 3,184 receiving yards and 25 TD’s on 234 catches in 43 career outings. Ranks third on FSU’s career leaders list in kickoff returns (1,197 yds.), fourth in punt returns (588 yds.), fifth in all-purpose yards (5,029 yds.), and eighth in scoring (164 pts.).
WR TONAE MARTIN West Texas A&M 6'4" 210 - Snagged 62 catches for an LSC-high 1,055 yards (17.0 ypc), the only receiver in the conference to top the 1,000 yard mark and an LSC-best 12 TDs. Had five 100+ yards receiving games, and had at least one TD in nine of 11 games played, including three games with two TD catches. Was recognized as the LSC South Receiver of the Year, as well as being a first-team All-LSC South selection and a first-team d2football.com All-Southwest Region honoree. Great size and hands.
WR JUSTIN GALLAS Colorado Mines 6’1” 185 - AN RMAC Wide Receiver of the Year, his stats are simply astonishing. Has been a game-breaker since his freshman year. Is not only a top receiver but is also a deadly returnman. Can hurt you in many ways. Is big, speedy and elusive. Runs great routes and can be tough to cover. 2004: 95r, 1352y, 14.2y/r, 10TDs, 104y/g, PR: 183y, 11.4y/pr. 2005: 91r, 1199y, 13.2y/r, 8TDs, 109y/g, PR: 159y, KR: 1256y, 30.6y/kr, TD, 100ydr, All RMAC

III
WR NICK BUBLAVI Catholic 6’2” 201 - All-American WR led all of NCAA Division III with 101 catches for 1,797 yards and 15 touchdowns. Set ODAC career records in receiving yards (4,485) and touchdowns (43) and competed in the Aztec Bowl.
WR NOAH FEHRENBACH St. John Fisher 6'3" 205 - Led the Conference with 77 receptions, good for first all-time in school history. His 1,180 yards receiving and 15 receiving touchdowns are also single-season records. A dangerous weapon anywhere on the field, is 3x All E8 and is an All American. Played in the Aztec Bowl, and leaves Fisher as the school’s all-time leader in receptions (205), yards (3,083), and receiving touchdowns (36).
WR BRAD DUESING Washington University 6'3" 210 – All American and UAA Offensive Player of the Year, had a school-record 75 catches for 1,136 yards and 10 touchdowns. Eclipsed 1,000 receiving yards for the fourth-consecutive season, becoming the second player in NCAA history (Division I, II or III) to record four consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons.

NAIA
WR DEONTRAE JOHNSON Morningside 6'3" 200 - Is a transfer from the University of South Dakota and put together one of the greatest individual seasons in Morningside history. The 2005 NAIA national leader with average of 146.9 pass reception yards per game. Caught 81 passes for school-record totals of 1,910 yards and 21 touchdowns for average of 23.6 yards per catch. Also set Morningside single-season records with 22 touchdowns and 132 points scored. Finished career in fourth place in Morningside history with 1,910 career pass reception yards in just one season of play. Had seven 100-yard reception games, including a school-record 287-yard performance on nine catches 2005 Stats: 81 rec, 1910 yds, 23.6 avg, 21 TDs.
WR DWAYNE HODGE Belhaven 6'2" 200 - Named offensive co-player of the year for the Mid-South Conference’s west division.Caught 74 balls for 1078 yards and 6 TD’s in 10 games for the Blazers, including a 91-yard touchdown reception against Lambuth.
WR LORENZO SELECTMAN William Jewell 6'1" 209 - All-Conference receiver with good size, speed and overall skills. Real go-to guy. Was top-five in every conference receiving category in '04. 2005 Stats: 55 rec, 1037 yds, 14 TDs, 18.9 avg.
WR TYLER PETERSON Carroll College 5'11" 180 - All-American receiver with very good speed and solid hands. 2005 Stats: 57 rec, 1093 yds, 19.2 avg, 16 TDs, 6 KOR, 157 yds, 26.2 avg, 10 PR, 184, 18.4 avg, 1 TD.

FB class not at 1A level

FB class not at 1A level!!!!

It is widely accepted by draft and scouting experts alike that this
year's big school class of fullback is one of the weakest in a while.

The Division 1 ranks of potential FB draftees include Quadtrine Hill ,
Lawrence Vickers, Matt Bernstein  and others who, like the
aforementioned, lack one or more of the essentials necessary
for a good pro fullback.

Since no one is going to be drafting a FB in the first few rounds
anyway, teams should look outside the Division 1A ranks to fill
their FB needs. Here are some FB that will definitely be
available in the later rounds and most likely as undrafted free agents.

ROCK JOHNSON Walsh 6'0" 245 SR FB
A definite prospect at FB. This NAIA player was a starter at
Kentucky and has the size, power rushing ability, block
and receiving skills, though not called upon to show the
receiving skills very often. 2005 Stats: 51
rushes, 239 yds, 4.7 avg, 1 TD, 2 rec, 12 yds, 6.0 avg

KEVIN LUKICH Moravian 5'10" 245 SR FB
Was an All-Middle Atlantic Conference and Aztec Bowl selection.
Carried the ball 53 times for 311 yards and two touchdowns
in 2005. Lukich helped Moravian to a 7-4 record this fall
and the 2005 Eastern College Athletic Conference Southwest Bowl
Championship. Though lacking the height most teams look
for, is a bruising blocker, great short yardage guy. He carried
the ball 53 times for 311 yards and two touchdowns in 2005,
while catching 4 passes for 15 yds and a 3.8 average.

R.J. ZITZELSBERGER Washington & Jefferson 6'2" 235 SR FB
A prototypical FB. Great short yardage gaining ability,
excellent receiver and blocker. Knows where markers are
especially the goal line. 2005 Stats: 152 carries,
787 yds, 5.2 avg 10 TDs, 25 rec, 272 yds, 10.9 avg, 3 TDs.

FB OLAYINKA ADEBOYEKU Bowie State 6'0" 250 Sr
Powerful transfer from Maryland. Runs hard, can block well.
2005: 68 rushes, 343 yds, 5.0 avg, 4 TDs, 7 rec, 113 yds,
16.1 average.

ANTHONY CARFAGNO East Stroudsburg 6'0" 240 SR FB
T eam captain. Scored 23 times this season, a new ESU record.
Rushed 98 times for 613 yards and 14 touchdowns and caught
53 passes for 684 yards and nine touchdowns. For his career,
he has an ESU and Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
record 86 touchdowns, including 40 on the ground,
an ESU record. A real NFL prospect does all you want a
FB to do - block, run, and receive.

FB JOHN LOWERY Miles College 6'1" 255 Sr.
A good one. He's big and is a hard-nosed runner.
Has also been a  devastating blocker.
2005: 324y, 5.2y/c, 6TDs

FB DANNY NICHOLS Minnesota State 6'0" 245 Sr.
Started 2yrs, averages over 5y/c. Great blocker
and is solid on special teams. 2005: 142y, 5.7y/c,
2TDs, lost 0 yards on 25 carries, St's: 9t

FB RORY PALMER Southern Connecticut 6'0" 240 Sr.
Clutch on the goal line, is a tough runner up the middle.
Always moves forward. 2005: 106 carr, 1 yard lost,
568y, 5.4y/c, 22TDs, 82ydr, 51.6y/g, All NE10

DERRICK ROSS Tarleton State 6'0" 238 Sr. RB
Racked up 1560 yards and 134 points in 2004.
Is an All American, 2x All LSC and 2x LSC OBOY.
Can simply play. Maybe the biggest RB prospect out of
DII. Has tremendous size, is not particularly fast but
is quick. Runs hard and uses decent moves. Has dominated.
2005: 1512y, 6.4y/c, 13TDs, 74ydr, 168y/g,
rec: 17r, 192y, 11.3y/r, TD

FB/RB KASEY YOUNG Western New Mexico 5'11" 260 Sr.
Combines tremendous size with deceptive quickness.
Is a bullish runner that can gain tough yards.
Is All-Independent. Can be clutch on the goal line.
2005: 719y, 4.7y/c, 9TDs, 79.9y/g

Not always in the numbers

It is tough to make it big as a small school guy, especially when you lack eye-opening statistics. Some players are immensely talented, but for one reason or another they lack they big stats. Here are only a few random examples.

When you get down to the DIII ranks, you really need to be dominating to get a real shot at the big time. But, you really have to look at the big picture with some of these athletes. Wide Receiver P.J. Williams from Mary Hardin-Baylor in DIII is a 6'3" 180 pounder with great speed and agility. At first glance his 32 receptions seems average at best. But, he led the team with those32 grabs. He also gained 575 yards and averaged a solid 18 y/r. His 9TDs is nothing to sneeze at either. While he didn't catch 90+ balls, gain over 1,000 yards and score 15TDs ... he has one thing going for him, skills. He was named Special Teams POY, he averaged 20.4y/kr and 17.4y/pr while scoring 2TDs on punts. P.J. can catch, run and is an elusive returnman.

Sometimes you have to dig a little deeper. From DII comes Runningback Jess Brinson. He is 6'1" 205 and hails from New Mexico Highlands. He never was the feature guy at NMHU despite being a transfer from Bucknell. At Bucknell he was very effective, he gained 747 yards and scored 6TDs in limited duty. His powerful running style and soft hands has opened some eyes, despite his never gaining much more than 300 yards/year in his time at NMHU.

I-AA athlete Kevin Stensrud from Northern Iowa is another good example. At 6'2" 290 pounds he has the size and he can also move very well. He's a very versatile athlete that could easily play OL or DL. Based on athleticism alone, this kid is a keeper. He made 29t, 7tfl, and 2 sacks this season. Not exactly earth shattering.

Another I-AA player is Montrell Owens from Maine. He didn't gain over 1,000 yards but his running ability is awesome. Montrell is a hard runner that always moves forward. He has deceptive quickness at 5'10" 225 pounds and can be elusive. His 2005 stats are: 779y, 4.2y/c, 9TDs.

So that’s just a few of the many athletes that have the ability but not the numbers. It's not always in the statistics, sometimes you have to pay attention to the athletes that don't get the recognition that the 1,000 yarders or the 100 tackle guys may get.

2006 Honorable Mentions

Marty and Matt's 2006 Honorable Mentions

QB WES BESCHORNER South Dakota
QB CHRIS EDWARDS Washington & Edwards
QB TYLER EMMERT Carroll College FA BC (CFL)
QB RICHIE WILLIAMS Appalachian State FA Chicago
QB TARVARIS JACKSON Alabama State R2 Minnesota
QB TRAVIS LULAY Montana State FA Seattle
QB ERIK MEYER Eastern Washington FA Cinc.
RB MONTRELL OWENS Maine FA Jax
RB TRAVIS GLASFORD Western Illinois
RB ANTOINE BAGWELL California (PA) FA St. Louis
RB IMMANUEL MILLS Concordia (Wisc)
RB TERRENCE FREENEY Northern Iowa
FB STEELE ADAMS Southern
FB OLAYINKA ADEBOYEKU Bowie State
FB BEN BROWN Tabor
FB JEFF BRANTLEY SW Assembies of God (TX)
WR ANDY OLSEN Western Washington
WR TONAE MARTIN West Texas A&M
WR CHRIS DENNY Nebraska-Omaha
WR ANDRE RECTOR Northwest Missouri
WR JIM LESZCZYNSKI Wisc-Whitewater
WR BRAD DUESING Washington University
WR JOSH JONES Occidental
WR TYKE SPENCER North Central
WR KEVIN McMAHAN Maine R7 Oakland
WR BRANDON CHAMBERS Thiel
WR DWAYNE HODGE Belhaven
WR JOSH MORTON Campbellsville
WR KELVIN DICKENS Morgan St.
WR HENRY TOLBERT Grambling
WR FELTON HUGGINS Southeastern Louisiana FA Jax
WR ANDRE RALSTON Eastern Kentucky
TE JONATHAN WILLIAMS, UNH FA St. Louis
TE RODDY AMES Colby
TE JON DEKKER Princeton FA Pitt
C JUSTIN MONTGOMERY Missouri Western
C LOREN WINTER Western Washington
C TRAVIS LESTER Valley City
C LOUIE SCHNEIDER McPherson
C ROD OLDS Jacksonville State FA Jax
OG CHRIS GATES N.C. A&T
OG KEVIN McALMONT, Western Carolina FA Wash
OG RYAN GRAVES Texas A&M-Commerce
OG BRIAN DUBIEL Trinity
OG WILLIE COLON Hofstra R4 Pitt
OT PAUL McQUISTAN Weber State R3 Oakland
OT PAT McQUISTAN Weber State R7 Oakland
OT MIKE ROSEBOROUGH Northeastern
OT PJ CALDERONE King's College
OT JUSTIN HARMON Aurora
OT CHAD RUZICH Olivet Nazarene
OT CODY SIMON Benedictine
OT JAMES AMMAR Rocky Mountain
OT CHRIS SUTHERLAND Saskatchewan (Canadian)
DT FRED EVANS Texas State R7 Miami
DT NICK ZECK Lakeland
DT JEREMY JACKSON Averett
DT JESSE HAYES Howard
DT BILL ROCCHIETTI Western Illinois
DT TROY BLACKWELL Chattanooga
DT ALAN SAENZ Montana
DT KESHAWN CONNOR Southern
DE LEO WELLS Wayne State (MI)
DE WYATT GAYER Anderson FA Cin.
DE JASON RIPKE Simpson
DE ANTHONY JOHNSON Wesley
DE BRENT HAWKINS Illinois State R5 Jax
DE CLAYTON FRANKS Southern Nazarene
DE CARL SHORT Dakota Wesleyan
DE/DT BRANDON SCHWEITZER Gardner-Webb
DE MOE THOMPSON Grambling State FA TB
DE BRADY FOSMARK Weber State
OLB MIKE BRYANT Occidental
OLB JUSTIN WOOD Christopher Newport
OLB GARY COOPER Carroll College
OLB REGGIE HUDSON MidAmerica Nazarene
OLB MAURICE BENNETT Lafayette FA Chicago
OLB MATT LOGUE Sacramento State
OLB PORTER JOHNSON The Citadel
ILB JOEY CWIK, Eastern Washington FA Miami
ILB DART BRANDON Trinity International
ILB KEVIN CULBERT Frostburg
ILB WESLEY HOLMES Tennessee State
ILB JARED NEPA Colgate
CB TORRANCE NUNNALLY Shaw
CB DEONTE BOLDEN Carson-Newman
CB JOE KRILE Mesa State
CB JOE SEEP Wisc-Stout
CB E.J. UNDERWOOD, Pikeville College
CB DAVID PITTMAN Northwestern State R3 Baltimore
CB COLIN CARRIER U of Chicago
CB JOHN ZEVENBERGEN Morningside
CB BRAD BRACHEAR Southern Illinois
CB JAMIE GASPARELLA Brown
CB MICHAEL FORD Duquesne
SS LUKE LOKANC Winona State
SS AARON MARGO Grove City
SS ADAM SCHMIDT Ursinus
SS RICKIE KELLER Midland Lutheran
SS TIM TUCK Willam Penn
SS JAMARQUIS JORDAN Southern Illinois
FS JARED DUMM California (PA)
FS DeMATHUS LEDET Arkansas-Monticello
FS WILL SMITH Sewanee
FS BRENT TIERI Wisc-Eau Claire
FS JOEY KING Portland State

2006 All CANADIAN Team

Marty and Matt's 2006 All CANADIAN Team

Offense
QB STEVE BILAN Saskatchewan 6'0" 215

RB NEIL GRAHAM Minot State 5'11" 220
RB DAVID STEVENS Saskatchewan 5'9" 200 R5 Winnipeg

FB ALEXIS BWENGE Kentucky 6'1" 230

WR ERIC DESLAURIERS Eastern Michigan 6'4" 206 R1 Montreal
WR ANDY FANTUZ Western Ontario 6'4" 220 R1 West. Ontario, FA Detroit

C DOMINIC PICARD Laval 6'2" 285 R3 Winnipeg

OG ADAM KRAJEWSKI Simon Fraser 6'4" 300 SR OG
OG CARL HUNDEBY Saskatchewan 6'1" 280 OG

OT JAMES AMMAR Rocky Mountain 6'3" 310 SR OT
OT CHRIS BEST Waterloo 6'5" 305 SR OT

Defense
DE DEXTER ROSS Minot State 6'3" 245 R6 Winnipeg
DE DAN FEDERKEIL Calgary 6''7" 275 R1 Toronto, FA Indi

DT RYAN GOTTSELIG Saskatchewan 6'2" 275 SR DT
DT AMIR KHALIL Missouri State 6'2" 295 JR DT

OLB RAYMOND FONTAINE Kentucky 6'4" 225
MLB PAT DONOVAN Concordia 6'2" 225
OLB/DE SHAWN MAYNE UConn 6'4" 239 R3 Hamilton

CB ETIENNE BOUTLAY New Hampshire 5'9" 180 R2 Montreal
CB THOMAS WHITFIELD Syracuse 5'9" 190

SS JASON NEDD Akron 5'10" 190
FS JASON NUGENT Rutgers 6'1" 209 R2 Edmonton

2006 All D-III Team

Marty and Matt's 2006 All D-III Team

Offense
1. QB BRETT ELLIOTT Linfield 6’3” 210 FA SD Chargers
2. QB MIKE LOMAS Widener 6'5" 215

1. RB MARCUS WASHINGTON Bridgewater (VA) 6’0” 200
2. RB BRENDAN KAVEY Bridgewater (MA) 5'10" 190

1. FB ANDY BROGAN Elmhurst 6’3” 230
2. FB R.J. ZITZELSBERGER Washington & Jefferson 6’2” 235

1. WR NICK BUBLAVI Catholic 6’2” 201
1. WR CASEY ALLEN Linfield 6’3” 225 Winnipeg CFL
2. WR NOAH FEHRENBACH St. John Fisher 6’3” 205 Rochester (GLIFL)
2. WR LEWIS HOWES Capitol 6’6” 215

1. TE CHASE JONASON DePauw 6’5” 240
2. TE BOB DOCHERTY Wisc-Oshkosh 6’6” 255 FA KC Chiefs

1. C ERIC LUDWIG Williams 6’4” 295
2. C DAVID USELMAN Concordia-Moorhead 6’2” 305

1. OG DOUG LIND Carleton 6’4” 290
1. OG DAN OLIPHANT Colby 6’4” 325
2. OG ERIC HOLTGRAVES Linfield 6’5” 302
2. OG PETE NEEDLER Anderson 6’4” 300

1. OT MIKE LOISEAU Rowan 6’4” 295
1. OT BRYON VANDLEN Lakeland 6’2” 300
2. OT DEVIN RUSSELL Ohio Northern 6’6” 315
2. OT RYAN JOHNSON Central 6’3” 295

Defense
1. DT MICHAEL BLAIR Trinity (Ct.) 6’2” 290 Sr
2. DT AARON RETZLAFF Wisc-River Falls 6’1” 300 Tri-Cities (NIFL)

1. DE ZACH LENOX Knox 6’3” 275
1. DE RYAN CHMURA Westminster 6'2" 265
2. DE MIKE LEWIS Adrian 6'2" 250
2. DE BUDDY WOLF Mount Union 6'5" 258

1. OLB LENNY RADKE North Central 6’2” 225
1. OLB RYAN VAN DE LOO Lakeland 5’11” 225
2. OLB JOHN WALTHER Brockport 5’11” 235
2. OLB ROBB WIDUCH Wisconsin-Whitewater 6’3” 230

1. ILB JUSTIN ZIGLER Monmouth 6’1” 230
1. ILB ROB TAMILLOW University of Chicago 6’0” 235
2. ILB BRENTON BRADY Alfred 6’0” 240
2. ILB DAMIEN DUMONCEAUX St. Johns (Minn.) 6’1” 240

1. CB WES HOSTETLER Ohio Northern 5’9” 185
1. CB CHARLIE GIBBS Curry 5’9” 180
2. CB CHRIS NAPPI Union 5’8” 185
2. CB RUSTY MIDLAM Ohio Northern 6’0” 175

1. SS VANCE MURPHY Oberlin 6’3” 190
2. SS ANDREW UBBELOHDE St. Thomas 6'0" 215

1. FS TOM ANTHONY Augustana 6’0” 195
2. FS TRAVIS SHEA Augustana 6'3" 195

2006 All D-II Team

Marty and Matt's 2006 All D-II Team

Offense
1. QB JOEY CONRAD Glenville State 6’5” 235
2. QB MARCUS GOLDENSTEIN Nebraska-Kearney 6’2” 205

1. RB DERRICK ROSS Tarleton State 6’0” 238 FA KC Chiefs
2. RB MATT BIRKEL St. Cloud State 5'9" 211

1. FB ANTHONY CARFAGNO East Stroudsburg 6’0” 240
2. FB KASEY YOUNG Western New Mexico 5’11” 260 River City NIFL

1. WR CARLTON BREWSTER Ferris State 5’11” 215 FA Clev Browns
1. WR RICHIE ROSS Nebraska-Kearney 6’4” 205 FA Hou Texans
2. WR DELAINE WALKER Central Missouri State 6’2” 240 Draft R6 SF 49ers
2. WR JUSTIN GALLAS Colorado Mines 6’1” 185

1. TE BRENDON TWITO Pittsburg State 6’7” 275 FA by Jax Jags
2. TE DAVID FELICIANO Harding 6’5” 255

1. OT GREG BZOREK Edinboro 6’6” 320
1. OT PAT McCOY West Texas A&M 6’6” 330 FA by Phil Eagles
2. OT BRIAN ALDERSON South Dakota 6’5” 295
2. OT JOSH BOURKE Grand Valley State 6’7” 310 FA by GB Packers

1. OG CHRIS KUPER North Dakota 6’3” 305 Draft R5 Den Broncos
1. OG JAHRI EVANS Bloomsburg 6’4” 335 Draft R4 NO Saints
2. OG DEJUAN SKINNER West Texas A&M 6’6” 335 FA by Phil Eagles
2. OG CHAD WEEKS Pittsburg State 6'4" 334

1. C MAURICE DIXON West Georgia 6’1” 310
2. C ADAM ASTON Mansfield 6’3” 310 Sr.

Defense
1. DE DAVE TOLLEFSON Northwest Missouri State 6’4” 280 Draft R4 GB Packers
1. DE CLAYTON FARRELL Abilene Christian 6’4” 285
2. DE CHARLIE COSGROVE St. Cloud State 6’3” 265
2. DE RONALD DOWDY North Carolina Central 6’4” 265

1. DT WILBER MARTIN Texas A&M-Kingsville 6’3” 310
2. DT AJ SCHABLE South Dakota 6’4” 275 FA by Ariz Cards

1. OLB TORRANCE DANIELS Harding 6’4” 235 FA by Phil Eagles
1. OLB JOHN DIGIORGIO Saginaw Valley 6’2” 230 FA by Buf Bills
2. OLB TONY ROBINSON Carson-Newman 6’2” 230 FA by NY Giants
2. OLB DIGGER ANDERSON North Dakota 6’0” 230

1. ILB JD HEARNS Texas A&M-Commerce 6’1” 220
1. ILB VALENTINE CHUDE Western New Mexico 6’2” 250
2. ILB TERRENCE LEVERETT Newberry 6’1” 226
2. ILB DERRICK WHITE Clark-Atlanta 6'2" 247

1. CB MARCUS WRIGHT Kentucky State University 5’10” 180
1. CB ART BERLANGA Mesa State 5’10” 180 Odessa IFL
2. CB JEREMY FAIRROW Harding 6’0” 225
2. CB BRENT GRIMES Shippensburg 5’11” 180

1. SS DANIEAL MANNING Abilene Christian 6’0” 205 Draft R2 Chi Bears
2. SS CORY CANGELOSI Central Arkansas 6’1” 205

1. FS JOSH BRANDSTED North Dakota 6’3” 223
2. FS DEVIN CONWELL Ashland 6'2" 216

2006 All I-AA Team

Marty and Matt's 2006 All I-AA Team

Offense
1. QB BARRICK NEALY Texas State 6’5” 230 FA Min Vikings
2. QB INGLE MARTIN Furman 6’3” 225 Draft R5 GB Packers

1. RB NICK HARTIGAN Brown 6’1” 220
2. RB JERMAINE AUSTIN Georgia Southern 5’8” 220

1. FB MATT MONG Dayton 6’2” 230
2. FB RYAN KUHN Cornell 6’4” 240

1. WR MILES AUSTIN Monmouth (NJ) 6’3” 220 FA Dal Cowboys
1. WR MARQUES COLSTON Hofstra 6’4” 230 Draft R7 NO Saints
2. WR ERIC KIMBLE Eastern Washington 5’11” 190 FA Mia Dolphins
2. WR ADAM HANNULA San Diego 6’1” 195

1. TE COREY ROBERTS Sam Houston State 6’5” 240 FA Ind Colts
2. TE DAN FELLS UC Davis 6’4” 252 FA Atl Falcons

1. C PASCAL MATLA Eastern Illinois 6’5” 310
2. C TARELL BALDWIN Florida A&M 6’4” 340

1. OG CHAD MOTTE Georgia Southern 6’4” 305
1. OG KEVIN BOOTHE Cornell 6’4” 327 Draft R6 Oak Raiders
2. OG GERRELL GOLIGHTLY Hampton 6’3” 300
2. OG STAFFORD DAVIS Illinois State 6’2” 305

1. OT ANTWON TRICE Coastal Carolina 6’6” 300 FA Jax Jags
1. OT RYAN GIBBONS Northeastern 6’6” 330 FA Jax Jags
2. OT RICHARD BURCH Mississippi Valley State 6’5” 320
2. OT TOM KERESZTURY Texas State 6’6” 310

Defense
1. DE CHRIS GOCONG Cal Poly 6’3” 265 Draft R3 Phil Eagles
1. DE SEAN CONOVER Bucknell 6’5” 275 FA Ten Titans
2. DE JOE SYKES Southern 6’5” 275 FA Wash Redskins
2. DE JOSH ANTINOPOLOUS Duquesne 6’2” 265

1. DT/DE JASON HATCHER Grambling State 6’6” 290 Draft R3 Dal Cowboys
2. DT KATON BETHAY Wofford 6’2” 295

1. ILB WILLIAM FREEMAN Furman 6’3” 235 FA Wash Redskins
1. ILB FREDRICC BROCK Texas Southern 6’4” 245 FA Hou Texans
2. ILB HARRY CARTER Duquesne 6’1” 235
2. ILB CRAIG ROMANO Wagner 6’1” 240

1. OLB MATT THOMAS Harvard 6’1” 245
1. OLB DIMITRI CARR Grambling State 6’2” 235
2. OLB BLAKE COSTANZO Lafayette 6’2” 235 FA NY Jets
2. OLB KENNY KERN Delaware State 6’0” 235 FA Clev Browns

1. CB ANTOINE BETHEA Howard 5’10” 175 Draft R6 Ind Colts
1. CB JAY McCAREINS Princeton 6’0” 190 FA Ari Cardinals
2. CB ANTONIO THOMAS Western Kentucky 6’2” 200
2. CB MICHAEL BOWMAN St. Francis (PA) 5’11” 190

1. FS AJ BRYANT Georgia Southern 6’0” 205
2. FS REED DOUGHTY Northern Colorado 6’1” 210 Draft R6 Wash Redskins

1. SS CORTLAND FINNEGAN Samford 5’11” 195 Draft R7 Ten Titans
2. SS SHANNON JAMES UMass 5’10” 196 FA Bal Ravens

2006 All NAIA Team

Marty and Matt's 2006 All NAIA Team

Offense
1. QB CRAIG FOBBE Morningside 6'3" 225
2. QB CHRIS BRAMELL St. Francis (IN) 6'5" 235 FA Cin Bengals

1. RB ODIE ARMSTRONG Northwestern Oklahoma 6'0" 230
2. RB ROGER BUTLER Tabor 5'9" 200

1. FB LAMONT BENN McKendree 5'10" 250
2. FB CORY WIRTH Morningside 6'3" 230

1. WR TYLER PETERSON Carroll College 5'11" 180
1. WR DEONTRAE JOHNSON Morningside 6'3" 200
2. WR ANTHONY FERGUSON Graceland 5'11" 170
2. WR LORENZO SELECTMAN William Jewell 6'1" 209

1. TE ZACH ALCORN Black Hills State 6'4" 250 FA GB Packers
2. TE RICKY BURGAN Azusa Pacific 6'5" 245

1. C NATHAN MABRY Graceland 6'4" 300
2. C JAKE SANDERS Lambuth 6'3" 300

1. OG MIKE CRUM Georgetown (Ky) 6'5" 290
1. OG RUFUS WILLIAMS Graceland 6'4" 330
2. OG ADAM JACOBOWITZ St. Francis (IN) 6'3" 342
2. OG RICK SCHILB McKendree 6'5" 285

1. OT JOSH EPPERLEY Dickinson State 6'3" 330
1. OT JAROD BENEKE Southwestern 6'9" 350
2. OT SCOTT ROBINSON Friends 6'5" 310
2. OT TONY BRAITHWAITE William Penn 6'6" 320

Defense
1. DT MARCUS LEWIS Urbana 6'3" 295 FA Cin Bengals
2. DT KENYA WILLIAMS Georgetown (Ky) 6'1" 295

1. DE TENNYSON VARNEY Ohio Dominican 6'3" 250
1. DE DEXTER ROSS Minot State 6'3" 250 CFL R6 Winnipeg
2. DE BRIAN LANDIES Malone 6'5" 260
2. DE ROSS WALKER Dickinson State 6'3" 255

1. OLB TRAVIS WALLIN Northwestern College 6'3" 230
1. OLB STEPHEN HOLTE Azusa Pacific 6'1" 230
2. OLB DAN STOUDT Jamestown 6'4" 225
2. OLB VINCE SCALMATO Urbana 6'1" 235

1. ILB TUCKER EDMUNDSON Montana Tech 6'0" 242
1. ILB ERSKINE JUDE Iowa Wesleyan 6'2" 250
2. ILB KYLAN KLAUZER Dickinson State 6'3" 245
2. ILB JAKE SHARP Lindenwood 6'0" 248

1. CB DE DE DORSEY Lindenwood 6'0" 195 FA Cin Bengals
1. CB ROBERT HAWKINS Urbana 5'10" 195
2. CB BRANDON BARNETT Urbana 5'10" 180
2. CB DeMARCUS RIDEAUX Maryville State 6'0" 200 FA Cin Bengals

1. SS ADAM COTTON  Montana Tech 6'1" 212
2. SS TROY McPEAK Azusa Pacific 5'10" 215

1. FS ANTWAN MARSH Pikeville 6'4" 225 FA Ind Colts
2. FS BOBBY ANTEE Lambuth 6'0" 215

An Interesting Prospect

Do you need college football experience to play in the NFL? Stephen Neal didn't. After dominating the college wrestling ranks at Cal State Bakersfield, he found his way onto the New England Patriots roster as an Offensive Lineman. He's been a solid contributor over the past two seasons. Now that's some creative scouting on the Patriots part, I must admit. So I guess I answered my own question. Technically you don't need previous football experience to play in the NFL, but, it is a rarity.

Last week an interesting prospect has emerged out of the D-I ranks ... D-I basketball. ED NELSON of UConn has decided to try his abilities as a Tight End in the NFL despite never playing college football. He was an ACC Rookie of the Year at Georgia Tech before transferring to UConn were he was mainly a reserve. At 6'8" 265 pounds he sure has the size, but the skills? Maybe. He possesses a strong body, good agility and quickness ... all great TE qualities no doubt. Tony Gonzalez has attributed his experience in basketball to helping him become the complete athlete that he is today, maybe the same could be said for Ed Nelson. Or will he end up like Rod Monroe? What, you don't remember Rod Monroe? Exactly.

- Matt

2006 Best Small School Return Specialists

I-AA
The Best:

WR RONDREIKAS DARBY S.C. State – Has 4 career TDs on returns. Averaged 13.7y/pr (TD) and 25.6y/kr in ’04. 2005: PR-13y/pr, TD, KR-610y, 30.5y/kr, 2TDs
RB STEVE SILVA Holy Cross – A Special Teams POY in the Patriot League. Scored 2TDs and averaged 18y/pr on Punts and gained 462 yards, averaged 24.3y/kr and scored a TD on Kick Returns.
RB NICK TURNER Murray State – Transfer Mississippi State. Scored 4 career return TDs. 2005: PR-147y, 10.5y/pr, TD, KR-658y, 26.3y/kr, TD
CB R. RICKY WILLIAMS Bethune-Cookman – Was the I-AA Kick Return leader this season, averaged 31.4y/kr on 659 yards and scored 2TDs.

The Rest:
WR TYJUAN MASSEY Robert Morris – School record-breaking returnman. Averaged 30.8y/kr this season.
WR MARQUAY McDANIEL Hampton – In 2004 he averaged 16.9y/pr and scored 2TDs. Is All MEAC. 2005: PR: 699y, 14.6y/pr
SS CORTLAND FINNEGAN Samford – An experienced returner that averaged 32.2 y/kr and scored 2TDs as a freshman. 2005: PR-212y, 15.1y/pr, TD, KR-376y, 25.1y/kr
CB DENNIS MITCHELL Western Kentucky – Was 6^th in the I-AA with a 16.1y/pr average and scoring a TD. 2004: PR-273y, 11.4y/pr, TD, KR-448y, 21.3y/kr.

WR JAMES VERNON Southern - Was 2^nd in I-AA with 18.7y/pr and a TD.

DII
The Best:
RB JOSH KNIESS Slippery Rock – Could be the most dominating PR in DII. Has 6 career PR TDs, with two in ’03, three in ’04 and one in ‘05. Will give a solid 18y/pr average.
CB MARCUS WRIGHT Kentucky State University – A dominating PR that could be the best in DII. Has 6 career TDs in returns. In 2004 he gained 412y, averaged an amazing 29.4y/pr and scored 2TDs (KR: 505y, 26.6y/kr, TD). 2005: PR: 525y, 20.2y/pr, 2TDs, KR: 816y, 24.7y/kr TD
WR JIM LUKOWIAK Southern Connecticut - Set two New England Division II Punt Return records. Has 4 career PR TDs.
DB DANIEAL MANNING Abilene Christian – Has 5 career TDs on special teams.
WR PJ BERRY Virginia State – Was 2^nd in I-AA with 516y, 34.4y/kr and a TD on KR’s. Also averaged 11.9y/pr and scored a TD on a PR.

The Rest:

RB DERRICK STICKLES West Liberty State - Scored 2TDs on
KR this season (572y, 28.6y/kr)
WR JUSTIN GALLAS Colorado Mines – Gained an impressive 1256y on
kick returns averaging 30.6y/kr and scored a TD on a 100 yard return.
WR EDDIE MONTGOMERY St. Augustine College – Scored 2TDs on
Punt Returns (287y, 13.0 avg).
SS ANDREW SIGGINS Millersville – Had only 9 KR attempts but
was eye opening, he gained 304y, averaged 33.8y/kr and scored 2TDs.
FS CHAD GURICA Hillsdale – Gained 645y and
averaged 22.2y/kr on kick returns in 2004. This season he
dominated with 528y, 33y/kr and 3TDs on KR’s.

DIII
The Best:
DB WES HOSTETLER Ohio Northern - He led the league with an average of 15.6 yards per punt return and was second in kickoffs with a 31.5 return average. Returned 30 punts for a school record 467 yards and two touchdowns. In this years Aztec Bowl he returned both a punt and kick for a TD.
DB NATHAN SMITH Gettysburg - Is an All-American and an All CC KR. Is one of the nation’s premier return specialists, was fourth in DIII with an average of 30 y/kr. He scored 3TDs on kick returns this season, giving him 4 his career.

The Rest:
WR PJ WILLIAMS Mary Hardin-Baylor - Is an All-American that averaged 17.4 y/pr and returned two punts for TDs this season. He also set an NCAA record with 278 punt return yards in one game.
WR BRANDON HAZENBERG Linfield – Was NWC ST-POY in 2004 when he led the nation in punt returns with a 22.9 average.
WR AARON KREPPS Washington & Jefferson – An All American player that had 3TDs on returns this season. 2005: PR: 314y, 15.7y/pr, 2TDs, KR: 443y, 24.6y/kr, TD
DB JOE SEEP Wisconsin-Stout – An All American that, for the second consecutive season, led the conference in punt returns and ranked seventh nationally. Averaged a school-record 16.0 yards per return and scoring twice, and also has averaged 20.8 yards per kickoff return for his career.
RB ADAM SCOTT Husson - In 7 games this season he had 305 KR yards, averaged 30.5 y/kr and scored.

NAIA
The Best:
WR MICAH CRAVALHO Evangel University – An All American punt returner that is argueably the best in the NAIA. Gained 518 yards and scored 4TDs on Punt Returns while averaging 23.5 y/pr. Has scored a TD by both KR and PR in the same game.

The Rest:
WR PETER GARIBALDI Bethel (KS) – A unanimous 1st Team All Conference choice at returner. Averaged 17.6 y/pr and scored 2 TDs on Punt Returns.
WR JARROD NOWMAN St. Xavier - All-MSFA First Team as a return specialist. He returned 24 punts for 355 yards (14.8 yards per return) and two scores.
WR KRIS SMILEY McPherson Was an All-American in 2004 as a kick returner, he ranked fourth nationally with a 30.0 yards per return average. Is a transfer from Grambling.
BOBBY ANTEE Lambuth – Ranked 5^th in NAIA with a 28.9 y/kr average.

2006 Small School two-way stars.

One of the most appealing aspects of Arena Football is
the resurgence of the “two-way” player.  By “two-way”
I mean a player that plays on defense and then has the
ability to immediately jump onto the offensive side of
the ball. Some guys can play offense OR defense,
but it takes a special athlete to play offense AND
defense. There was a time when the NFL had a number of
two-way athletes, such as George Connor who won offensive
and defensive honors in 1951/1952 with the Chicago Bears.
But it’s been years since a true offensive/defensive
player has emerged in the NFL and because of the liability
I’m sure it may never be done again. This is what I love
about Arena, it is a showcase of endurance and athleticism.
To watch players going all out for the love of the game
is very refreshing, I mean, the AFL pay scale isn’t
breaking any records here. Anyway, there are still two-way
stars out there in the small-school ranks and here are
the ones for this season.

RB/CB DE DE DORSEY of NAIA Lindenwood
The most highly decorated player in the HAAC.
Capped a brilliant 2004 season by being named
the HAAC MVP, earning the distinction of being
the first player ever named first team All-HAAC
on both offense (at running back) and on defense
(at defensive back). First team NAIA All-American
on defense, and was also recognized as a first team
All-American on the AFCA College Division II team,
which is comprised of Div. II and NAIA players.

BOBBY BOYER from DII Wayne State in Michigan is a
versatile FS/WR. He was a strong contributor for
I-AA UMass before tranferring back home to be with
his ill mother. Plays bigger than his size, he’s 5’11”
but tops out at only about 170 lbs. This guy
is a disciplined, hard worker that has been All GLIAC
at DB  In ’05 he had 133 receiving yards (16.6y/r),
49 tackles and averaged 20.4 yards/kr.

SS/WR BRET HUGHES from DII Western Oregon is a transfer
from Idaho State that combines speed with great size
(6’1” 225). Not only is he a big hitting DB but he’s
also been a good deep ball receiver  Had a great year in
2004 when he caught 16 passes for 223 yards and one
touchdown on offense, and made 60 tackles and was tied for
the GNAC lead with 4 interceptions.

FRED SHAW, the hard-hitting DB with blazing speed from
DII Central Oklahoma is another DB/WR. At 6’1” 215 he
is a tough player that had 4INTs in 2004 and then was
All LSC at WR in 2005 with 34 catches for 498 yards, averaged
14.6y/r and scored 7TDs. Also made 38 tackles with 3tfl
an INT and 2pbu in ’05. Has tied the DII record with 100
yard INT return for a TD.

RICARLO ROSS is a CB/RB from DII West Virginia Tech.
He is a fast and athletic player that stands 5’10” 190.
In one game Ricarlo had 124 KR yards (including a 90-yard TD),
rushed for 124 yards and had four tackles on defense.

CB JOSH ARMSTRONG from DIII Linfield has great agility
and quickness. He was All-NWC as a punt returner and WR
(34 passes for 404 yards and five TDs) in 2003 and as a
DB in ‘05. Missed the 2004 season due to an injury.
Josh is also an excellent baseball player for the
Linfield team. I guess I’m going against my own rule here
because I don’t think he has ever played DB and WR in the
same season, but I don’t doubt that he’s capable of doing it.

The 6’3” 300 pound Joe Clark from DII West Georgia has great
experience at both DL and OL. As a freshman he had 39
tackles and 10 tfl at the DT position. He is currently on
the roster for the Rome Renegades of the American Indoor
Football League.