2006 All-Arena Teams announced
May 17, 2006 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I) News Release
NEW YORK - The Dallas Desperados, who have secured the No. 1 seed, a first-round bye and home-field advantage through the National Conference playoffs, led all AFL teams with three players on the 2006 All-Arena First Team.
Dallas QB CLINT DOLEZEL, who set a new AFL single-season record with 105 touchdown passes, FB/LB DUKE PETTIJOHN and OL/DL COLSTON WEATHERINGTON all were named All-Arena first team.
Colorado Crush OS DAMIAN HARRELL, who set single-season records with 61 total touchdowns and 366 points, was selected to the first team after one of the most productive seasons in League history.
Following is the complete list of the 2006 All-Arena First and Second Teams:
2006 ALL-ARENA FIRST TEAM
POSITION PLAYER, TEAM
Quarterback Clint Dolezel, Dallas
Fullback/Linebacker Duke Pettijohn, Dallas
Offensive/Defensive Lineman Colston Weatherington, Dallas
Offensive/Defensive Lineman Henry Taylor, Orlando
Offensive/Defensive Lineman Jermaine Smith, Georgia
Wide Receiver/Linebacker Derek Lee, Georgia
Wide Receiver/Defensive Back Randy Gatewood, Arizona
Offensive Specialist Damian Harrell, Colorado
Defensive Specialist Jerald Brown, Columbus
Defensive Specialist Eddie Moten, Philadelphia
Kicker Remy Hamilton, Los Angeles
2006 ALL-ARENA SECOND TEAM
POSITION PLAYER, TEAM
Quarterback Joe Hamilton, Orlando
Fullback/Linebacker Marlion Jackson, Las Vegas
Offensive/Defensive Lineman Khreem Smith*, Chicago
Offensive/Defensive Lineman Ernest Allen, Philadelphia
Offensive/Defensive Lineman Joe Minucci, Nashville
Wide Receiver/Linebacker Lawrence Samuels, Tampa Bay
Wide Receiver/Defensive Back Kevin Ingram, Los Angeles
Offensive Specialist Siaha Burley, Utah
Defensive Specialist Rashad Floyd, Colorado
Defensive Specialist Clevan Thomas, San Jose
Kicker Clay Rush, Colorado
*Rookie
Remaining 2006 AFL Award Announcements:
Thursday, May 18 - U.S. Army All-Ironman Team
Monday, May 22 - Kicker of the Year
Tuesday, May 23 - Lineman of the Year
Wednesday, May 24 - Rookie of the Year
Thursday, May 25 - Coach of the Year
Tuesday, May 30 - ADT Defensive Player of the Year
Wednesday, May 31 - Offensive Player of the Year
Thursday, June 1 - U.S. Army Ironman of the Year
Wednesday, June 7 - Al Lucas Hero Award Winner
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