Barnstormers 2014 Roster Set

Iowa Barnstormers

Iowa Barnstormers

24-man Roster in Place for 2014 Season Start

DES MOINES, IA – Iowa Barnstormers Head Coach and Director of Football Operations Mike Hohensee announced the club’s 24 man roster for the 2014 season. Of the 24 players, 12 will be returning from last year’s squad. The Barnstormers kick-off the regular season Saturday, March 15, when they travel west to take on the Spokane Shock.

Although several players are returning, the 2014 roster has a much different feel than season’s past. New additions include veteran quarterback Carson Coffman, who spent last year with the now defunct Chicago Rush and kicker Jose Martinez who brings AFL experience from stints with the Milwaukee Mustangs and the Chicago Rush.

When asked about the team, Hohensee responded, “This year’s camp was the most competitive and focused camp we’ve experienced in Iowa since I’ve been the Head Coach. The veterans were spot-on with their attention to detail and constant examples of acting like a pro both on and off the field.” Hohensee went on to say, “We as a staff are excited to get started putting the game plan together for this group to face Spokane, and by the way the last padded practice went, the players are chomping at the bit to put it on someone else.”

Coming out of training camp, the 2014 Barnstormers captains are linebacker Matangi Tonga, wide receiver Darius Reynolds, defensive back De’Mon Glanton, and quarterback Carson Coffman. These players were chosen as captains for their willingness to not only lead by example, but their tireless efforts to create a winning environment amongst the players.

“Barnstormers Fans will enjoy cheering this group of young men on for the next twenty-three weeks!” Hohensee added.

The full 24 man roster can be found below.

#

Name

Pos.

Height

Weight

DOB

College

AFL Exp.

1

Lester, DJ

WR

6’3”

208

12/14/1988

University of Wyoming

1

2

Coffman, Carson

QB

6’3”

215

4/29/1988

Kansas State

2

3

Thomas, Marco

WR

6’0”

193

11/27/1983

Western Illinois

4

4

Thomas, Tramain

DB

6’0”

205

3/17/1990

University of Arkansas

R

5

Martinez Jr., Jose

K

5’10”

205

7/24/1986

UTEP

2

6

Simpson, Jason

DB

6’1”

210

4/6/1983

University of Missouri

4

7

Reynolds, Darius

WR

6’2”

215

4/4/1989

Iowa State

2

8

Glanton, De’Mon

DB

6’1”

206

7/22/1986

Mississippi State

2

9

Clark, Tyrone

LB

5’10”

220

12/13/1990

Northern Illinois

R

10

Reader, Brian

QB

6’3”

220

5/24/1989

University of Idaho

1

11

Dorsey, Wayne

DL

6’6”

260

10/9/1988

University of Mississippi

R

12

Williams, Mike

DB

6’2”

190

2/15/1988

Bethune-Cookman University

1

17

Tonga, Matangi

LB

6’2”

275

1/6/1988

University of Houston

2

19

Williams, Julian

WR

6’1”

190

3/23/1990

Marian University

R

21

Benton, Ter’Ran

DB

6’0”

203

12/29/1989

Iowa State

2

52

Trotter, Frank

DE

6’2”

285

1/17/1990

University of Memphis

R

53

Lewis, Mike

DE

6’2”

260

8/15/1984

Adrian College

4

55

McClinton, James

DL

6’1”

315

7/4/1986

University of Kansas

1

56

Allen, Tray

OL

6’4”

315

9/7/1988

University of Texas

1

62

Curry, Chuck

OL

6’5”

300

10/29/1988

University of West Alabama

R

66

Schonbrunner, Jeremy

C

6’3”

312

9/12/1989

Temple University

R

72

Parker, Anthony

OL

6’5”

340

3/2/1989

Western Michigan

1

77

Garrity, Mike

TE

6’6”

315

5/27/1989

Eastern Illinois

2

99

Stokes, William

NG

6’5”

320

10/22/1983

Waldorf College

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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