Rush lineman Khreem Smith named to All-Rookie team
May 16, 2006 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Chicago Rush News Release
Chicago Rush lineman Khreem Smith was named to the Arena Football League's All-Rookie team, the AFL announced today.
"We are excited for Khreem," said Rush head coach Mike Hohensee. "He has worked hard all season and it is good to see his efforts being recognized. He has been a big part of our turnaround at the end of the season."
Smith finished his rookie season as the AFL leader in forced fumbles (6) and ranked second in the AFL in sacks (8.0). He also recorded 22.5 tackles, two passes broken up and one blocked kick. His sack total is the third-highest single-season total in Rush history, behind John Moyer's 10 sacks in 2004 and nine in 2003.
Smith is the fourth Rush player to be named to the AFL's All-Rookie team, joining Antonio Chatman (2002), Keith Gispert (2003) and Etu Molden (2004)
The 2006 AFL All-Rookie Team:
Position Player, Team
Quarterback Sonny Cumbie, Los Angeles
Fullback/Linebacker Anthony Dunn, Colorado
Offensive/Defensive Lineman Khreem Smith, Chicago
Offensive/Defensive Lineman Greg White, Orlando
Offensive/Defensive Lineman Delbert Cowsette, New York
Wide Receiver/Linebacker Aaron Boone, Kansas City
Wide Receiver/Defensive Back Javarus Dudley, Orlando
Offensive Specialist Ben Nelson, San Jose
Defensive Specialist Dahnel Singfield, New York
Defensive Specialist Chris Brown, Georgia
Kicker Todd France, Philadelphia
Chicago opens the 2006 ArenaBowl playoffs on the road this Sunday, May 21, against the Nashville Kats. The game will be televised live on NBC beginning at 2 p.m.
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