AFLers in the AAF - Week 6
Dave Carlson
Monday March 18, 2019
Welcome to our look at AFL alumni in the AAF. Week 6 just finished up, and we have our recap below.
Players are listed with their last AFL team, 2018 is assumed unless otherwise noted.
Atlanta Legends
Dwayne Hollis (DB, Philadelphia Soul) - No stats recorded in week 4 or 5.
Malachi Jones (WR, Albany Empire, 2018 Wide Receiver and Rookie of the year awards) - 3 receptions for 35 yards.
Birmingham Iron
Joe Powell (DB, Baltimore Brigade) - One solo tackle in week 6.
Jake Payne (DL, Washington Valor) - One solo tackle in week 6.
Orlando Apollos
Jordan McCray (C, Baltimore Brigade) - Made a tackle on a fumble recovery.
Earl Okine (DE, 2014 Orlando Predators) - No statistics in week 6.
San Antonio Commanders
Darius Prince (WR, Philadelphia Soul) - No stats recorded in week 6.
Salt Lake Stallions
Nick Truesdell (TE, 2016 Portland Steel) - 5 receptions for 67 yards and a TD.
San Diego Fleet
Donny Hageman (K, LA KISS in 2016) - 1/2 on field goals (36 yards).
“AFLer of the Week” awards:
Week 6 - Nick Truesdell - 5 receptions, 67 yards, 1 TD
Week 5 - Nick Truesdell - 6 receptions, 71 yards, 1 TD
Week 4 - Earl Okine - 4 tackles (3 for a loss) and 2 QB hits.
Week 3 - Earl Okine - 2 tackles (one for loss), 2 QB hits, and a pass defensed
Week 2 - Malachi Jones - 3 receptions, 37 yards, 1 TD.
Week 1 - Nick Truesdell - 3 receptions, 23 yards, 1 TD.
Although we gave our first half MVP to Malachi Jones last week by a slim margin, Nick Truesdell has solidified his standing now as the leader to be the “ex-AFLer” of the year with another AFL Alumni of the week award, his 3rd this season.