Skulls Add Offensive Firepower with Four New Wide Receiver Signings

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Skulls Add Offensive Firepower with Four New Wide Receiver Signings

October 28, 2024 - Indoor Football League (IFL)
Tucson Sugar Skulls News Release


Tucson, AZ - The Tucson Sugar Skulls are gearing up for the 2025 season with a major offensive boost, announcing the signings of four wide receivers: Garry Brown, Jacques Carter, Marlon Cook Jr., and Drew Dixon. Each brings a unique skill set and experience to the Sugar Skulls' aerial attack.

Garry Brown

Garry Brown joins the Sugar Skulls for his first season in the IFL after a noteworthy career in the NFL and CFL. A former standout at California University of Pennsylvania, Brown was a finalist for the Harlon Hill Trophy in 2016, finishing his college career with 1,475 receiving yards and 22 touchdowns. He previously signed with the Oakland Raiders and spent time with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Ottawa Redblacks in the CFL.

Jacquez Carter

Jacquez Carter enters his first season with the Sugar Skulls, coming off an impressive collegiate career. After transferring to Indiana Wesleyan, Carter earned MSFA Mideast Offensive Player of the Year honors in 2022 and was a two-time First-Team All-Conference selection. Before IWU, Carter made an impact at Missouri State, contributing on both sides of the ball.

Marlon Cook Jr.

Marlon Cook Jr. brings his talents to the Sugar Skulls after a championship-winning 2023 season at UT Martin, where he contributed to their Big South-OVC title with 19 receptions and four touchdowns. Before UT Martin, Cook was a standout at Shepherd University, where he helped lead the team to the Division II national semifinals and racked up over 1,000 receiving yards in 2022.

Drew Dixon

Tucson native Drew Dixon joins the Sugar Skulls for his first professional season. Dixon played his college ball at the University of Arizona, where he appeared in 12 games in 2019, recording 143 receiving yards and two touchdowns. He brings athleticism and local familiarity to the team as he begins his pro career in his hometown.

These four dynamic wide receivers are expected to play pivotal roles in the Tucson Sugar Skulls' offensive scheme for the 2025 season, adding depth, experience, and explosive playmaking to the roster.

For more information on the Tucson Sugar Skulls and to purchase tickets for the upcoming season, visit SugarSkulls.com or call the Ticketing Office at (520) 573-3000.

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