AFL Ironman of the Year and All-Ironman Team Announced
Published on August 17, 2010 under Arena Football League (AFL) News Release
TULSA- Chicago Rush wide receiver/linebacker DeJuan Alfonzo has been named the Arena Football League's JLS Ironman of the Year, the AFL announced today. One of the game's most complete players, Alfonzo was a major factor on offense, defense and special teams in 2010 for a Chicago Rush squad that finished 10-6 and advanced to the playoffs for the ninth-consecutive season.
Regarded as one of the best Jack linebackers in AFL history, Alfonzo (6-0, 205, Indiana State) recorded 63 tackles, four interceptions - three of which he returned for touchdowns - and 12 passes broken up this season for the Rush defense.
However, when injuries depleted the Rush wide receiving corps, Alfonzo moved to offense where he caught 28 passes for 328 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for 26 yards and four TDs.
In addition, Alfonzo was the team's holder on all extra points and field goals and the team's best performer on kick returns and kickoff coverage.
Along with being named Ironman of the Year, Alfonzo also anchors the league's All-Ironman team, which features the best two-way players in the AFL. It is the fourth-consecutive season in which Alfonzo has been named to the league's All-Ironman team.
Joining Alfonzo on the 2010 All-Ironman team are ....
2010 AFL All-Ironman Team
WR/LB DeJuan Alfonzo, Chicago Rush
FB/LB Dan Alexander, Alabama Vipers
Finished the season with 84 rushes for 209 yards and 26 touchdowns...Also tallied 4 receptions for 45 yards and one touchdown...His 209 rushing yards was good for fourth best in the league. He also tallied 10 unassisted tackles and 12 assisted and two tackles for loss.
OL/DL Aaron McConnell, Alabama Vipers
Tallied 12 unassisted tackles and 8 assisted...Also nabbed 7.5 tackles for loss for an impressive 45.2 yards and 5 sacks.
WR/KR Jeff Hughley, Tulsa Talons
Finished the season with 113 receptions for 1,258 yards and 28 touchdowns...Had the second most All Purpose yards in the league (2,808), third most Kick Return yards (1,551) and fourth most All Purpose yards per game (175.5)
WR/KR Kenny Henderson, Dallas Vigilantes
Made 117 receptions for 1,286 yards and 23 touchdowns...Caught 99 kick returns for 1,931 yards, the most kick return yards in the league....also lead the league in All Purpose Yards (3,313) and All Purpose Yards per game (207.1)
WR/KR CJ Johnson, Alabama Vipers
Made 108 catches for 1,246 yards and 21 touchdowns...third in league in All Purpose yards (2,805), All Purpose Yards per game (187) and fourth in total kick return yards (1,449).
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