Alfonzo named to AFL All-Ironman team for third straight season

Thursday June 26, 2008

June 26, 2008 – A day after being named First Team All-Arena, Chicago Rush linebacker DeJuan Alfonzo was named to the Arena Football League’s All Ironman team – the third-consecutive year in which Alfonzo was named to the team.
 
“I think everyone who watches ‘Zo play knows he is one of the most valuable players in the AFL,” said Rush head coach Mike Hohensee.  “He has an impact on all three facets of the game – offense, defense and special teams.
 
Despite suffering a season-ending injury at Cleveland on June 7, Alfonzo (6-0, 205, Indiana State) was Chicago’s third-leading tackler with 80.  He finished his season with three interceptions, four passes broken up and four fumble recoveries.
 
A threat in every aspect of the game, Alfonzo scored 11 touchdowns this season – six on offense, four on defense and one on a kickoff return.
 
Finally, Alfonzo was just as valuable on special teams, serving as the team’s holder on extra points and field goals, and finishing the season fifth in the AFL in special teams tackles.

POSITION	PLAYER	TEAM
Fullback/Linebacker	Harold Wells	Columbus
Fullback/Linebacker	Matt Huebner	Georgia
Fullback/Linebacker	Josh Jeffries	Los Angeles
Fullback/Linebacker	Marlon Moye-Moore	Orlando
Fullback/Linebacker	Clifton Smith	Philadelphia
Fullback/Linebacker	Torrance Marshall	Tampa Bay
Offensive/Defensive Lineman	Wendall Gaines	Arizona
Wide Receiver/Defensive Back	Will Pettis	Dallas
Wide Receiver/Defensive Back	Jermaine Lewis	Grand Rapids
Wide Receiver/Defensive Back	Kevin Ingram	Los Angeles
Wide Receiver/Linebacker	DeJuan Alfonzo	Chicago
Wide Receiver/Linebacker	Jason Geathers	San Jose
Wide Receiver/Linebacker	Lawrence Samuels	Tampa Bay