Albany's Malachi Jones Named Rookie of the Year
July 23, 2018 - Arena Football League (AFL) News Release
LAS VEGAS - The Arena Football League has announced that Albany Empire wide receiver Malachi Jones has been named 2018 AFL Rookie of the Year. Jones becomes the second straight Rookie of the Year to come from an expansion team.
Jones (6'3, 215, Appalachian State) appeared in all 12 games for the Empire this season and led the League in reception yards (1,156), receiving yards per game (96.3), and yards per catch (15.0). The rookie ranks second in receiving touchdowns (29) and all-purpose yards (1,196). Jones was also named the 2018 AFL Receiver of the Year and lead Albany in rushing touchdowns (5).
AFL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
YEAR PLAYER TEAM
2018 Malachi Jones Albany
2017 Shane Carden Baltimore
2016 Marvin Ross Cleveland
2015 Greg Reid Jacksonville
2014 Greg Carr Orlando
2013 Mario Urrutia Utah
2012 Jared Perry Chicago
2011 Maurice Purify Georgia
2010 Rod Windsor Arizona
2008 Donovan Morgan Chicago
2007 Brett Dietz Tampa Bay
2007 Charles Frederick Kansas City
2006 Ben Nelson San Jose
2005 Troy Bergeron Georgia
2004 Adrian McPherson Indiana
2003 Travis McGriff Orlando
2002 Clevan Thomas San Jose
2001 R-Kal Truluck Detroit
2000 Chris Jackson Los Angeles
1999 Charles Wilson Tampa Bay
1998 Oronde Gadsden Portland
1997 Cory Fleming Nashville
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