AFLers in the AAF - Week 7
Dave Carlson
Monday March 25, 2019
Welcome to our look at AFL alumni in the AAF. Week 7 is in the books, 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) - Made plays on punt returns in week 7. Malachi Jones (WR, Albany Empire, 2018 Wide Receiver and Rookie of the year awards) - 6 receptions for 53 yards and a TD, plus an 18 yard run. Birmingham Iron Joe Powell (DB, Baltimore Brigade) - One pass defensed. Jake Payne (DL, Washington) - 2 tackles, 1 for loss, and 2 QB hits. 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 7. Salt Lake Stallions Nick Truesdell (TE, 2016 Portland Steel) - 4 receptions for 74 yards. San Diego Fleet Donny Hageman (K, LA KISS in 2016) - 1/2 on field goals (47 yards). “AFLer of the Week” awards: Week 7 - Malachi Jones - 6 receptions, 53 yards, 1 TD, 18 yard rush. 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.