AFL Jacksonville Sharks

Jacksonville Native Yisrael Joins Sharks

November 30, 2011 - Arena Football League (AFL)
Jacksonville Sharks News Release


JACKSONVILLE - The ArenaBowl XXIV Champion Jacksonville Sharks announced Wednesday that offensive lineman Zarah Yisrael has been assigned to the team's 2012 roster.

The 29-year-old Yisrael (6'2", 320) is a Jacksonville native who played at Terry Parker High School. Yisrael began his collegiate career at Iowa Wesleyan in 2003, where he played one season before transferring to Troy. After sitting out the 2004 season due to NCAA transfer rules, Yisrael worked primarily at right guard during his two years with the Trojans.

After college, Yisrael spent time in camp with both the Jacksonville Jaguars and New Orleans Saints. In 2008, he was selected first overall by Team Arkansas in the All American Football League Draft, though the league folded before any games were played. Yisrael started at center for the AF2's Rio Grande Valley Dorados in 2009, leading the team to a 9-7 record and a postseason berth.

The Jacksonville Sharks are members of the Arena Football League (AFL). The ArenaBowl XXIV and back-to-back South Division Champions are presented by Sea Best Seafood and play all home games on Sea Best Field at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena. Season Tickets for the 2012 season are now available, two tickets as low as $135. To reserve your season tickets or for more information, please call (904) 621-0700. Follow the Sharks on facebook at facebook.com/jaxsharks and on Twitter @jaxsharks, as well as the Attack Dance Team at facebook.com/sharkattackdance.



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