SAN FRANCISCO (August 18, 2009) – The United Football League announced today the signing of 31 players for its California Redwoods’ franchise, including former NFL standouts Obafemi Ayanbadejo, Paul Carrington and BJ Sams. The complete roster of players includes:
Pos. Player College
- TE Allan, Michael Whitworth
- RB Ayanbadejo, Obafemi San Diego State
- LS Brown, Kai Brown
- DE Carrington, Paul Central Florida
- LB Crum, Maurice Notre Dame
- QB Dietz, Brett Hanover
- LB Hannah, Nick Eastern Oregon State
- RB Hutsona, Derrell Washington State
- LB Kwateng, Prince Northwestern
- TE Ledbetter, Branden W.Michigan
- DS LeJeune, Norman LSU
- OT Luellen, Tyler Missouri
- C Mabry, Mike Central Florida
- CB Moten, Eddie Texas A&M Kingsville
- QB O’Hagan, Liam Harvard
- LB Osborn, Nick San Diego State
- DE Parker, Jason Arizona
- DB Prude, Ronnie LSU
- WR Rice, Brandon Cal Davis
- RB Ross, Cory Nebraska
- OG Ross, Isaiah Nevada
- WR Sams, BJ McNeese State
- DE Schable, AJ South Dakota
- WR Shackelford, Sonny Washington
- NT Stewart, Jason Fresno State
- DE Suggs, Damon Georgia Southern
- DB Treaudo, Ahmad Southern
- DB Unertl, Jeremy Wisconsin-LaCrosse
- RB Washington, John David Morehouse
- WR West, Joe Texas-El Paso
- LB Williams, Worrell California
This is the first of several player announcements for the California Redwoods that will be made over the next few weeks.
“There is a tremendous amount of raw talent on this San Francisco squad that just needs some finessing and the opportunity to show their abilities,” said California Redwoods’ Coach Dennis Green. “I am anxious to begin training camp in Casa Grande in September where we can really get back to the basics of playing football and the fundamentals of what it takes to win ballgames.”
The California Redwoods’ will kick-off their season at home on October 17th against the New York Sentinels at AT&T Park. To purchase tickets, please call Tickets.com at 800.225.2277 or log onto www.tickets.com. Tickets can also be purchased by visiting any Giants Dugout Store, Sacramento State University or UC Davis or the San Francisco Giants Box Office at AT&T Park from 9-5. As a special incentive through October 31, fans can purchase three-game regular season package with a savings of $5 per ticket(s).
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