Blaze Bring Depth to Secondary
June 9, 2011 - Arena Football League (AFL)
Utah Blaze News Release
SALT LAKE CITY - The Utah Blaze are pleased to announce the signing of DB Dante Barnes (6-1, 190, Norfolk State) to the 2011 roster. Barnes will bring depth to the secondary as the Blaze take on the Tulsa Talons this Saturday, June 11th at Bok Center. Kickoff is slated for 6 p.m. (MT).
"We are pleased to sign Barnes and are eager to see how he contributes to our secondary. He has all of the physical attributes you look for in an exceptional performer in this league," said Head Coach Ron James. "His signing continues our mission at this point in the season to add key elements which will strengthen our defense."
Barnes made an immediate impact at Norfolk State after transferring from Akron University. As a junior, he started in three games at cornerback, playing in all 11 games. He finished the season notching 20.0 tackles, three interceptions and recovered a fumble against Virginia State University. In his final season, Barnes played in 10 games, tallying 35.0 total tackles and two interceptions, one of which was returned 68-yards for a touchdown.
The Blaze also placed OL/DL Justin Rindt (6-4, 275, UW-Stout) on the Injured Reserve List.
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