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Playoff Guaranteed Rattlers Add Four More

November 19, 2007 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Arizona Rattlers News Release


PHOENIX - The Arizona Rattlers have added four more players to their 2008 playoff-guaranteed campaign today, inking a trio of veterans in DL BERNARD RILEY (6-3, 315, USC), LB LANCE MITCHELL (6-2, 265, 1 year) and WR ATNAF HARRIS (6-1, 180, Fresno State). The team also signed rookie WR TODD DEVOE (6-2, 198, Central Missouri State).

Riley started all 16 games for the Columbus Destroyers in 2007, where he and Rattlers Offensive Coordinator Skip Foster reached the Arena Bowl. Riley had 20 total tackles (15 solo), 2 pass break-ups, one sack, one tackle for loss, one forced fumble and one fumble recovered. Riley also played on multiple special teams units, as well as in some offensive sets. Mitchell played in all but one game for the Orlando Predators last season. He raked up 18.5 tackles (15 solo), two sacks, 3.5 tackles for loss and one quarterback hurry in 15 games. Mitchell was named to the league's All-Rookie team for his efforts.

Harris ranked third on the Rattlers in receptions despite only playing eight games for the team. His 14.5 yards per catch paced the 2007 squad, and ranks 11th on the career Rattlers list. Devoe, while a rookie, has plenty of professional experience, playing in 14 games with the Denver Broncos in 2006. He snared nine passes for 87 yards, including a 44 yard touchdown. He also racked up eight special teams tackles.

The team waived WRs James Terry and Rufus Skillern, and FB/LB Frank Trentadue was released.

The 2008 Arizona Rattlers kickoff their 17th season in March, and have guaranteed their season ticket holders a trip to the playoffs. Season tickets, group tickets and premium single game tickets can be purchased by calling 602-379-2333.



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