Preds place two on All-Rookie team
May 16, 2006 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Orlando Predators News Release
ORLANDO, Fla. (May 16, 2006) -- The Orlando Predators and the New York Dragons had two players each named to the All-Rookie Team announced today by the Arena Football League.
Named from the Predators were wide receiver/defensive back JAVARUS DUDLEY and offensive/defensive lineman GREG WHITE.
Dudley, from Fordham University, had a sensation first year for the Predators. In 13 games, he was second on the team in receiving with 78 receptions for 1,035 yards and 14 touchdowns. Dudley also rushed 20 times for 61 yards and three touchdowns and added 27 tackles on defense with one pass defense.
White made 11 starts in his rookie season. He compiled 11 tackles with three tackles-for-loss, 1.5 quarterback sacks and five pass defenses. He missed five games with a shoulder injury.
"It is a well-deserved honor for both players," Orlando Predators head coach Jay Gruden said. "Both Javarus and Greg played major roles in our success this season and both have bright futures in front of them."
Orlando finished the regular season with a 10-6 record, capturing the Southern Division championship and a first round playoff bye. The team will host a quarterfinal game on Sunday, May 28 in a contest that will be nationally televised on NBC.
New York also placed two players on the 11-member All-Rookie team, including lineman Delbert Cowsette and defensive specialist Dahnel Singfield. Seven other teams placed one player each on the team.
The selection of Dudley and White marked the fourth time in last five years that the Predators have had at least one player named to the AFL All-Rookie Team.
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