Elliott Burkes Assigned to Dorados
March 16, 2005 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Rio Grande Valley Dorados News Release
HIDALGO, TX: March 16, 2005 â The Rio Grande Valley Dorados of arenafootball2 obtained a defensive specialist with league experience, as the af2 assigned Elliott Burkes to the Dorados.
"Elliot is known as a good cover man with speed," said Dorados Head Coach Kevin Guy. "He has the size and strength to boost our secondary."
Burkes joins the Dorados after spending last season with the af2's Macon (Ga.) Knights. Despite appearing in just five games due to injury, Burkes still ranked ninth on the Knights squad in tackles with 14 (12 solo). The Camilla, Georgia native led the team in interception return yards with 32 yards off of two interceptions (ranked tied for third on the club) and ranked tied for third in pass breakups with 5. Burkes, who also had a tackle for a loss and a forced fumble, registered both of his interceptions against the Cape Fear Wildcats on 5/29/04.
The 6'1" 185-pound defensive specialist turned pro after two seasons (2002,2003) at Valdosta St. University (Valdosta, Ga). He appeared in 26 games over the combined two seasons with the Blazers and registered 96 tackles (62 solo), 5 interceptions, 2 sacks and 21 pass breakups. The All-Gulf South Conference (GSC) selection was part of the Valdosta State squad that lost in the NCAA Div. II National Championship game to Grand Valley State 31-24 in 2002. The 25 year-old Burkes prepped at Mitchell-Baker High School in Camilla, Ga.
The addition of Burkes places the Dorados roster with 28 members announced to the 2005 squad, joining Brian Baker (QB), Darvell Bivens (WR/DB), John Bradley (OL/DL), Mario Butler (WR/DB), Dwight Counter (WR/DB), J.R. Davies (QB), Zeb Ellison (DS), Jonathan Feig (K), Sterling Finney (WR/DB), Marquis Floyd (WR/DB), Julius Gant (OL/DL), Wil Goff (OL/DL), Will Goodloe (OL/DL), Eric Houle (K), Josh Kellett (QB), Marquis Landrom (WR/DB), Joseph Lemberg (OS), Moses Lewis (TBD), Jesse Mayfield (OL/DL), Travis McAlpine (WR/DB), Kenny McClain (OL/DL), Ben McCombs (DE, FB/LB), David Morrill (FB/LB), Antoine Murphy (OL/DL), Pierre Thomas (WR/DB) and Josh Tubbs (OL/DL). Media members seeking an interview with Burkes and/or Coach Guy are encouraged to contact Chris Due with the Dorados at 956-843-5656.
The Dorados kick-off their 2005 campaign April 9th at the Dodge Arena, as they host the Louisville Fire. Season ticket packages and advertising opportunities are available by contacting the Dorados offices at 956-843-7825. Additional info can also be found by visiting the Dorados online at www.doradosfootball.com.
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