Raleigh Rebels Heading In Right Direction

Published on March 15, 2005 under American Indoor Football Association (AIFA)
Raleigh Rebels News Release


The Raleigh Rebels announce the signing of 5 players today. The following players were recruited at the first Raleigh Rebels tryouts : March 12th, 2005 Click read more for details...

Derrick Johnson 5"9 180 lb DB - University of North Carolina

Eddie Ravenell 5"11 210 lb DB - North Carolina A&T University

Patrick Cheatham 6"2 320 lb OL - Hampton University

Antwan Wooten 6"1 205 lb DB - Northwood University

Leslie Epps 6"0 193 lb WR - Dakota State University

Derrick Johnson 5'9" 180 lb DB - University of North Carolina - Highlights include career high seven stops. Finished junior season with 39 tackles, and senior season with 27 tackles and 3 breakups. Attended Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Maryland and was First Team All State, All County and Washington Post All-Metro as a DB. Also ran track earning 9 medals in national track competitions and two gold medals and top ten all-time marks in the East Coast Invitational Track Meet.

Eddie Ravenell 5'11" 210 lb DB - North Carolina A&T University- Highlights include 1st team All-Conference MEAC with 88 tackles, 3 interceptions, 4 breakups, 7 tackles for losses as a Senior. Finished junior season with 54 tackles, 5 interceptions, and 13 tackles for losses.

Patrick Cheatham 6'2" 320 lb OL - Hampton University - Highlights include 1st team All-Conference MEAC, MEAC lineman of the year, 2 time lineman of the week. 1st team All State Virginia.

Antwan Wooten 6'1" 205 lb DB - Northwood University Midland Michigan - 2001 work out with N.Y. Jets(NFL) . Started 33 games, 1st team All Defense ( GILAC ). Pre-Season All American.

Leslie Epps 6'0" 193 lb WR - Dakota State University - Highlights include 2002 (207) passes for 2980 yds & 15 TD's. 4 year starter, Honorable mentions '99. All Conference 2000-2002.

For more information contact the Raleigh Rebels office at (252) 206-1650 or visit www.raleighrebels.com.



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