Barnstormers Sign Des Moines Native
September 29, 2014 - Indoor Football League (IFL) - Iowa Barnstormers News Release
DES MOINES - Iowa Barnstormers Head Coach and Director of Player Personnel Joe Brannen has announced the signing of Des Moines native and linebacker Raytron Lamar.
Lamar (6-3, 225, Grand View) attended Roosevelt High School of the Des Moines Public School District before attending junior college at North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) in Mason City, Iowa. Appearing in eight games for the Trojan defense, Lamar tallied 73 total tackles, 6 sacks, and one forced fumble. In 2009, Lamar transferred to Grand View University where he played defensive back.
Continuing his football career, Lamar played inside linebacker for the Des Moines Blaze during the 2013 season where his versatility and explosiveness earned him 2nd Team All-League honors. Last year, Lamar helped the Florida Marine Raiders of the X-League win their first X-Bowl Championship.
"I am extremely excited to have Raytron on board for 2015. He is an explosive football player who can play a number of positions on the defensive side of the ball as well contribute greatly on our special teams," said Brannen. "Raytron is a local guy that understands our tradition, history, as well as what it takes to be an Iowa Barnstormer. "
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