SaberCats Add Former 49ers, Six Others
Published on December 2, 2010 under Arena Football League (AFL)
San Jose SaberCats News Release
SAN JOSE - The San Jose SaberCats today announced the additions of former San Francisco 49ers WR Bobby Guillory and OL Qasim Mitchell as well as former Arizona Rattlers OL Atlas Herrion along with five others. The SaberCats now have 27 players on the 2011 roster.
"We're excited about the talent that we've been able to bring in from both the NFL and AFL levels," said Head Coach Darren Arbet. "Bobby is quick and explosive, while Qasim and Atlas have a wealth of experience on the offensive line. The additions that we made today will give us great depth at a number of positions as we move towards the 2011 season."
WR BOBBY GUILLORY
Guillory (5-9, 180) joins the SaberCats after spending a majority of the 2010 training camp with San Francisco. Playing in all four preseason games, Guillory tallied 153 yards from scrimmage, primarily serving as a punt/kick returner for San Francisco. An all-around threat at Division II Central Missouri, Guillory totaled 2,110 yards from scrimmage in two seasons for the Mules, earning All-Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association honorable mention honors both years. Guillory transferred from Solano Community College (CA) where he earned all conference honors at running back in both seasons.
OL QASIM MITCHELL
Mitchell (6-7, 350) has spent time with four NFL franchises, most recently the San Francisco 49ers. Originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Cleveland Browns in 2002, Mitchell was later signed by the Chicago Bears on November 15, 2003. He played in 21 games for Chicago over three seasons, starting in 16 games at left tackle. Following his time with the Bears, Mitchell served stints with the Carolina Panthers (2006) and the Arizona Cardinals (2007).
OL ATLAS HERRION
Herrion (6-4, 305) enters his third season in the AFL and first with the SaberCats. Herrion joins San Jose after playing two seasons with the Arizona Rattlers in 2008 and 2010. He was acquired by Arizona from the Philadelphia Soul in a 2007 offseason trade. Prior to playing in the AFL, Herrion served stints with the Green Bay Packers (2004), Cleveland Browns (2005), Amsterdam Admirals (2006) of NFL Europe and the Houston Texans (2007). Herrion played in 13 games (six starts) in two seasons at Alabama after transferring from Dodge City Community College (KS). A two-time JUCO All-American, Herrion also earned first-team All-Jayhawk Conference honors playing on both offense and defense.
DB DAVID RICHARDSON
Richardson (6-2, 210) enters his first season with the SaberCats after spending four seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars (2004-07) as a reserve defensive back and special teams player. Following his stint with the Jaguars, Richardson played for the Rhein Fire (2007) of NFL Europe and the Los Angeles Avengers of the AFL (2008). An All-America selection as a senior captain at Cal Poly, Richardson totaled 153 tackles, 10 for loss with 10 interceptions, two returned for touchdowns and 19 passes defensed over three years for the Mustangs.
DL MARCUS KELI
Keli (6-1, 275) joins the SaberCats for his rookie season in the AFL after spending two seasons with San Jose State. Keli joined the Spartans after transferring from Santa Rosa College (CA) where he was named the team's defensive MVP. Keli attended Chapparral High School (CA) where he lettered in football, volleyball, baseball and track and field, earning all-league honors in football.
DB MELVIN STEPHENSON
Stephenson (5-10, 190) enters his first season in the AFL. In four seasons with UTEP, Stephenson played in 48 games (22 starts), tallying 128 tackles, four interceptions, 12 passes defensed, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. He earned all-district honors at cornerback and running back at South Grand Prairie High School (TX) as a senior while lettering in track and field all four years for the Warriors.
DB JAMARIO O'NEAL
O'Neal (6-1, 205) joins the SaberCats for his first season in the AFL after playing four seasons for Ohio State. He totaled 49 tackles, two for loss, one forced fumble, one interception and two passes defensed, playing all four positions in the secondary for the Buckeyes. An All-Ohio selection as a junior and senior at Glenville High School (OH), O'Neal also finished fifth at the 2004 state championships in the 100-meter dash.
DL L.T. WALKER
Walker (6-4, 275) enters his first season in the AFL after four seasons playing defensive tackle for Louisville. During his time with the Cardinals, he totaled 57 tackles, seven tackles for loss, one sack, two fumble recoveries and two forced fumbles. A two-year starter at Wynne High School (AR), Walker led them to a state title, earning all-conference honors in the process.
The ArenaBowl XVI, XVIII and XXI champion, San Jose SaberCats, return to the Arena Football League for their 15th season starting in 2011. The SaberCats began play in 1995, playing their home games at HP Pavilion. Fans and sponsors can go to www.thesanjosesabercats.com or call 408-673-3400 to sign up to receive the latest news and updates about the SaberCats, as well as to pre-register for ticket information. Make sure to follow the SaberCats on Facebook and Twitter for all the latest news on the team.
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