Soul Sign Larry Kendrick
Published on January 29, 2008 under Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Philadelphia Soul News Release
PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Soul announced the signing of defensive back/wide receiver Larry Kendrick on Tuesday. The Soul also signed defensive lineman Tom Johnson and offensive lineman/defensive lineman Harrison Nikolao.
Kendrick, 28, joins the Soul after a successful season in the af2 with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers. He was a multiple recipient of the Ironman award, as he finished the season with 15 touchdown catches as a wide receiver and five interceptions (two returned for TDs) as a Jack linebacker. He also returned a fumble for a touchdown and returned 24 kicks for a 19.4 yard average with a score.
The Winter Haven, Florida native attended Pearl River Community College, where he was an All-American wide receiver and defensive back. Kendrick (6'0", 295 pounds) was also named the NJCAA's Defensive Player of the Year.
Johnson, 27, started 12 of 19 games he played in two seasons at Southern Mississippi. In his senior season, the 6'2", 295-pounder recorded 57 total tackles, 26 solo, and three sacks. He spent the 2006 preseason with the Indianapolis Colts.
Nikolao, 23, is entering his first season of professional football. He signed with the Cincinnati Bengal on May 5, 2007, but was released before the start of the season. The 6'3", 305-pound Nikolao, attended Eastern Washington where he earned second-team All-Big sky honors in his senior season (2006).
The Philadelphia Soul, YOUR Team...YOUnited, kicks off the 2008 season at home against the Orlando Predators at 7 p.m. (et) on Saturday, March 1. The Soul are celebrating their fifth anniversary this season. The team has drawn an AFL-best 514,226 fans combined during the past four years. Following last season, the Soul were recognized with the Commissioner's Award as the Organization of the Year and were an honorable mention for the PRISM Award in the category of fan appreciation. Season tickets for the Soul's 2008 season are on sale now. Tickets start as low as $90 for a nine-game plan including a postseason home game. For more information call (888) PHIL-AFL or log on to www.philadelphiasoul.com.
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