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Destroyers sign QB Dreisbach, pair of defensive standouts

October 16, 2006 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Columbus Destroyers News Release


COLUMBUS, OHIO - The Columbus Destroyers have signed quarterback Scott Dreisbach, defensive lineman Shawn Jones and defensive back Justin Perkins, Head Coach Doug Kay announced today. The training camp roster now stands at 28 players.

Dreisbach (6-2, 215, Michigan) will enter his fifth season in the Arena Football League in 2007. The former University of Michigan quarterback has completed 59 passes for 707 yards and 11 touchdowns with the Los Angeles Avengers (2003), Dallas Desperados (2004), Austin Wranglers (2005) and Georgia Force (2006) in 25 games played. In 1997, Dreisbach was the backup quarterback on a Wolverine squad that took home the National Championship. After signing with the Detroit Lions in 2001, he was allocated to the Scottish Claymores of NFL Europe where he spent the 2002 season.

Jones (6-1, 308, Arizona State) will be making his first appearance in the AFL. The defensive tackle played two seasons in Tempe, Ariz. with the Sun Devils making one interception. He signed with the Arizona Rattlers in 2005 and was traded to Columbus and suffered an injury during training camp a season ago.

Perkins (5-10, 185, Connecticut) started 36 games for the Huskies from 2001-2004. He accumulated 170 tackles (131 solo), 42 passes defended and 12 interceptions, returning two for touchdowns. After being named to the first-team All-BIG EAST his senior year, the Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. native signed with the Kansas City Chiefs and was allocated to the Amsterdam Admirals of NFL Europe where he tallied 39 tackles, two interceptions and 10 passes defended.

Columbus Destroyers season tickets for the 2007 season are now available starting at $99 by calling (614) 246-HITS or by visiting www.ColumbusDestroyers.com.

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