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Rattlers Add Four In The Arena Football League Dispersal Draft

October 26, 2007 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Arizona Rattlers News Release


PHOENIX - The Arizona Rattlers selected Quarterback LANG CAMPBELL (6-1, 210) with the second pick in the Arena Football League's dispersal draft today, making Campbell the first new player added by first-year coach Kevin Guy.

The 26 year old William and Mary product, most recently with the Arizona Cardinals, was selected from the Austin Wranglers, who left the AFL to join the AFL2 league this offseason. He spent one season in Austin, compiling a 66.7% completion percentage with 2279 yards and 41 touchdowns in eight starts with a 111.78 quarterback rating.

"We look forward to seeing Lang in a Rattler uniform," said Guy. "He'll be a great addition to this team. He did a fantastic job in a tough situation for Austin last year, taking over the starting job halfway through the season."

Arizona also nabbed one of Campbell's receivers in the second round in KEVIN NICKERSON (5-9, 185). The 27 year old Nickerson, who played his college ball at Central Missouri State, recently finished his third season in Arena Football. He played in 14 games for Austin in 2007, finishing with 90 receptions for 1025 yards and 11 touchdowns.

"Kevin will give us some flexibility because he can play receiver and defensive back. He is also a very versatile player who can also return kicks." said Guy.

Rounding out the draft were the selections of DL BENARD THOMAS (6-3, 273) from Austin and WR JAMES TERRY (6-5, 192). Thomas, who did not play in any games for the Wranglers last season, spent time with the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars (2005), Atlanta Falcons (2005) and Baltimore Ravens (2005-06) after completing his collegiate career at Nebraska. Terry was a standout receiver for Kansas State who was in Nashville's training camp last season.

The Rattlers can begin signing free agents on Monday, October 29th.



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