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Rattlers Add Three Rookies To 2008 Roster

November 1, 2007 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Arizona Rattlers News Release


PHOENIX - The Arizona Rattlers added three more players to their 2008 roster today, inking DL C.J. AH YOU (6-4, 275, Oklahoma), OL GERMAYLE FRANKLIN (6-4, 317, Middle Tennessee State) and LB DERRICK WHITE (6-2, 245, Georgia), Coach Kevin Guy announced today.

Ah You, who was a 2007 7th round pick of the Buffalo Bills, was named 1st team All-Big 12 in 2006, his senior season at Oklahoma. He accumulated 41 tackles and four sacks that season.

"C.J. has a lot of speed and athletic ability," said Guy. "He has very quick hands and feet."

Franklin played right tackle for Middle Tennessee State in 2006 and earned recognition as All-SBC (Sun Belt Conference) for the second consecutive season. White, who was a member of the AIFA's Mississippi Mudcats in 2007, helped lead the team to the league's semi-final game, where they were edged by Lakeland.

The 2008 Arizona Rattlers kickoff their 17th season in March. Season tickets, group tickets and premium single game tickets can be purchased by calling 602-379-2333.

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