Blaze Sign Four to Boost Roster
Published on July 20, 2010 under Arena Football League (AFL)
Utah Blaze News Release
SALT LAKE CITY -The Utah Blaze announced the signing today of four players prior to their upcoming game versus the Dallas Vigilantes. The Blaze were assigned WR/DB LaBrose Hedgemon (5-11, 210, Jackson State), WR/DB Olukayode Oredugba (6-1, 192, UCLA), OL/DL Garrett Smith (6-3, 285, Utah) and FB/LB Jermaine Younger (6-1, 285, Utah State). Terms of the contract were not disclosed due to team policy.
Hedgemon started his college career at Notre Dame before finishing at Jackson State. He spent 2009 with the af2 Wilkes-Barre Scranton Pioneers. Oredugba played collegiately at UCLA and spent 2009 with the af2 Stockton Lightning.
Smith starred collegiately at the University of Utah where he was a two-time All-MWC First-Team defensive lineman. He spent 2006 and 2007 with the Blaze, recording 20.5 total tackles, and 3.0 sacks.
Younger returns to the AFL for his ninth season, having previously spent time with the New Jersey Red Dogs, Toronto Phantoms, Las Vegas Gladiators, Georgia Force and New England Sea Wolves.
The Blaze continue on the road this week to face the Dallas Vigilantes, who currently sport the same record on Saturday, July 24 with kickoff at 6:30 p.m. (MT). The following week, the Blaze will face the Alabama Vipers in their final game of the season on Saturday, July 31 with kickoff at 6:30 p.m. (MT). Both games can be viewed through NiftyTV and will be broadcasted live on 1280 The Zone. The 2011 Utah Blaze Season Ticket Renewal process is no underway. Call 888-99BLAZE to reserve your seat in the action or information can be found at www.utblaze.com.
Arena Football League Stories from July 20, 2010
- Blaze Sign Four to Boost Roster - Utah Blaze
- Shock Add Depth to Defensive Line - Spokane Shock
- Shark Earns League Honors, Bernard Morris Named Playmaker of the Week - Jacksonville Sharks
- Rush QB Russ Michna, Two Others Lost for Season - Chicago Rush
- Hughley Named AFL Ironman of the Week - Tulsa Talons
- Hughley, Rowley And Reid Earn Week 16 Honors - AFL
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
