Predators Acquire DL Michael Janac from VooDoo
June 30, 2014 - Arena Football League (AFL)
Orlando Predators News Release
ORLANDO, FL - The Orlando Predators have acquired DL Michael Janac from the New Orleans VooDoo, the franchise announced today. Janac's acquisition completes a previous trade that sent DB Travis Coleman to New Orleans in exchange for future considerations.
"Michael is a big, physical defensive end with exceptional size and strength," said Head Coach Rob Keefe. "He brings veteran experience and production to our defensive front, which is invaluable as we head into the postseason."
Janac (6-5, 290, Marshall) spent his first three seasons in the Arena Football League with the New Orleans VooDoo. As a rookie in 2012, he played in 16 games and collected 17.5 tackles with 3.5 sacks, 4.0 tackles for loss, two fumble recoveries, two pass breakups and one forced fumble. Janac increased his production the following season, racking up 33.0 tackles with a career-high 6.5 sacks and 9.0 tackles for loss, adding two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. Through 12 games in 2014, he has recorded 23.0 tackles with 2.5 sacks, 4.0 tackles for loss, four pass breakups, one fumble recovery and one blocked kick.
A native of Miami, Janac played collegiately at Marshall University, where he played alongside current Predators QB Bernard Morris. A three-time All-Conference USA selection, Janac saw action in 50 career games for the Thundering Herd and registered 162 total tackles with 6.0 sacks, 17.5 tackles for loss, 16 quarterback hurries, six forced fumbles and one pass breakup.
The Orlando Predators return to action on Monday, July 7th on the road against the Philadelphia Soul. The matchup will be nationally broadcasted live on ESPN2 with kickoff scheduled for 8:00 p.m. EST.
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