Orlando's Greg White Named Lineman Of The Year
Published on July 3, 2007 under Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I) News Release
NEW YORK - Orlando Predators DL GREG WHITE (6-3, 285, Minnesota) was selected as the 2007 Lineman of the Year as voted by the AFL head coaches, fans, players and the Arena Football League Writers Association (AFLWA), the League announced today.
White, who earned All-Arena First Team honors last week, set AFL single-season records for sacks (15.0) and tackles for loss (17.0) while appearing in only 14 games this season. White led the AFL with six forced fumbles and added 33.5 tackles, two fumble recoveries, two passes defensed and two field goal blocks.
Other candidates included: Columbus OL/DL LAKENDRICK JONES, Dallas OL/DL COLSTON WEATHERINGTON and OL/DL DEVIN WYMAN, and Georgia OL/DL JERMAINE SMITH.
Following is a list of the all-time AFL Lineman of the Year honorees:
ALL-TIME LINEMAN OF THE YEAR WINNERS
SEASON PLAYER TEAM
2007 Greg White Orlando Predators
2006 Colston Weatherington Dallas Desperados
2005 Silas Demary Los Angeles Avengers
2004 John Moyer Chicago Rush
2003 Tom Briggs Dallas Desperados
2002 R-Kal Truluck Detroit Fury
2001 James Baron Nashville Kats
2000 Sam Hernandez San Jose SaberCats
1999 Robert Stewart New Jersey Red Dogs
1998 James Baron Nashville Kats
1997 Carlos Fowler Texas Terror
1996 Kent Wells Tampa Bay Storm
1991 John Corker Detroit Drive
* No award issued from 1992-95.
Remaining 2007 AFL Award Announcements:
Thursday, July 5 - Rookie of the Year
Friday, July 6 - Coach of the Year
Tuesday, July 10 - ADT Defensive Player of the Year
Wednesday, July 11 - Offensive Player of the Year
Thursday, July 12 - Ironman of the Year
Tuesday, July 17 - Al Lucas Hero Award
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