AFL Names All-Rookie Team
Published on May 19, 2003 under Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I) News Release
NEW YORK â The Orlando Predators, who have secured a first-round bye in the Drive to ArenaBowl XVII, and the Dallas Desperados led all AFL teams with three selections each to the 2003 All-Rookie team. The Arizona Rattlers, Chicago Rush, Georgia Force, Los Angeles Avengers and Tampa Bay Storm were each represented with one selection.
Orlando players selected include: OL/DL E.J. BURT, WR/LB THABITI DAVIS and OS TRAVIS MCGRIFF. Dallas players selected include: FB/LB JA'MAR TOOMBS, WR/DB WILL PETTIS and DS JERMAINE JONES.
The Rookie of the Year will be announced on Wednesday, May 28, while the next award to be announced will be All-Arena first and second teams on Tuesday, May 20. The following is the complete list of the 2003 All-Rookie team:
ALL-ROOKIE TEAM
POSITION PLAYER, TEAM
Quarterback Leon Murray, Georgia
Fullback/Linebacker Ja'Mar Toombs, Dallas
Offensive/Defensive lineman E.J. Burt, Orlando
Offensive/Defensive lineman Al Lucas, Tampa Bay
Offensive/Defensive lineman Bryan Henderson, Arizona
Wide receiver/Linebacker Thabiti Davis, Orlando
Wide receiver/Defensive back Will Pettis, Dallas
Offensive specialist Travis McGriff, Orlando
Defensive specialist Damen Wheeler, Los Angeles
Defensive specialist Jermaine Jones, Dallas
Kicker Keith Gispert, Chicago
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