Gladiators Marlion Jackson earns Second Team All-Arena honors
May 17, 2006 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Las Vegas Gladiators News Release
Las Vegas, May 17, 2006 - The Arena Football League announced today that Las Vegas Gladiators fullback/linebacker Marlion Jackson, who led the Arena Football League in yards-per-rush, was named Second Team All-Arena Fullback/Linebacker.
Jackson (6-1, 255, Saginaw Valley State), was seventh in the AFL in rushing in 2006 despite playing in only 10 games. He averaged a league-leading 5.2 yards-per-rush, rushing for 140 yards on only 27 carries with four touchdowns. The versatile swing man also spent time at receiver, hauling in 15 receptions for 232 yards and four scores. His 15.5 yards-per-reception led the Gladiators. Jackson nearly gained a first-down every time he touched the ball, averaging 8.9 yards-per-offensive-touch. On defense, the third-year star recorded nine tackles, including ½-tackle for a loss, recovered one fumble and had one pass breakup.
This marks the fifth consecutive year that the Gladiators have had a representative on one of the All Arena teams. In 2002 and 2003 kicker Steve Videtich earned First and Second team honors respectively. In 2004 Marcus Nash earned First Team All Arena Offensive Specialist and last season FB/LB Frank Carter garnered First Team honors.
2006 ALL-ARENA FIRST TEAM
POSITION PLAYER, TEAM
Quarterback Clint Dolezel, Dallas
Fullback/Linebacker Duke Pettijohn, Dallas
Offensive/Defensive Lineman Colston Weatherington, Dallas
Offensive/Defensive Lineman Henry Taylor, Orlando
Offensive/Defensive Lineman Jermaine Smith, Georgia
Wide Receiver/Linebacker Derek Lee, Georgia
Wide Receiver/Defensive Back Randy Gatewood, Arizona
Offensive Specialist Damian Harrell, Colorado
Defensive Specialist Jerald Brown, Columbus
Defensive Specialist Eddie Moten, Philadelphia
Kicker Remy Hamilton, Los Angeles
2006 ALL-ARENA SECOND TEAM
POSITION PLAYER, TEAM
Quarterback Joe Hamilton, Orlando
Fullback/Linebacker Marlion Jackson, Las Vegas
Offensive/Defensive Lineman Khreem Smith*, Chicago
Offensive/Defensive Lineman Ernest Allen, Philadelphia
Offensive/Defensive Lineman Joe Minucci, Nashville
Wide Receiver/Linebacker Lawrence Samuels, Tampa Bay
Wide Receiver/Defensive Back Kevin Ingram, Los Angeles
Offensive Specialist Siaha Burley, Utah
Defensive Specialist Rashad Floyd, Colorado
Defensive Specialist Clevan Thomas, San Jose
Kicker Clay Rush, Colorado
*Rookie
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