Arena Football League names 2004 All-Rookie team
Published on June 1, 2004 under Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I) News Release
NEW YORK â The Austin Wranglers, who concluded their inaugural season with an 8-8 record, may have a bright future after leading all AFL teams with three selections to the 2004 All-Rookie team: OL/DL AARON HUMPHREY, OS TACOMA FONTAINE and DS DERON JENKINS.
Indiana Firebirds QB ADRIAN MCPHERSON, who led all rookies in passing yards (3,297), touchdowns (61), attempts (397), and completions (237), topped the list at quarterback. McPherson also showed his versatility by leading all rookies and ranking No. 3 overall in rushing yards (259) and rushing touchdowns (19), the most by any quarterback in AFL history.
Other All-Rookie honorees include Chicago Rush WR/LB ETU MOLDENâwho ranked No. 8 in the AFL in receptions (101), receiving yards (1280) and yards from scrimmage (1302)âand New Orleans VooDoo DS DELMONICO MONTGOMERY, who was tied for No. 3 in the league in solo tackles (80) and passes defended (21).
The Rookie of the Year will be announced on Wednesday, June 9, while the next award to be announced will be All-Arena First and Second teams on Tuesday, June 2. The following is the complete list of the 2004 All-Rookie team:
2004 ALL-ROOKIE TEAM POSITION PLAYER, TEAM Quarterback Adrian McPherson, Indiana Fullback/Linebacker Robert Thomas, Georgia Offensive/Defensive lineman Colston Weatherington, Dallas Offensive/Defensive lineman Aaron Humphrey, Austin Offensive/Defensive lineman Arnold Miller, Los Angeles Wide receiver/Linebacker Etu Molden, Chicago Wide receiver/Defensive back Lincoln DuPree, New York Offensive specialist Tacoma Fontaine, Austin Defensive specialist Monty Montgomery, N.O. Defensive specialist DeRon Jenkins, Austin Kicker Jay Taylor, Orlando
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