Post by Free Agent Fan on Jan 29, 2007 17:12:04 GMT -5
Speed Add Horsepower with Staton Signing
The Carolina Speed of the American Indoor Football Association (AIFA) have announced the signing of local product Fred Staton, rated as the # 33 RB prospect on some boards prior to the 2005 NFL Draft. Staton, a 6-0/249lb. running back was signed as a free agent and participated in the Pittsburgh Steelers mini-camp and their off season workouts. In February, 2006 he was allocated by the Steelers to the Berlin Thunder in NFL Europe. Like the original Bus, the recently-retired Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jerome Bettis, Staton is a powerful, tough runner who is a load for defenders to bring down. “This is the type of player that will excite the fans and can lead us to a championship,” said Co-owner/GM, John Morris.
Fred returns home with an opportunity to jumpstart his professional career and show NFL and CFL teams he has the durability to be a workhorse runner who can pound it inside consistently and be a valuable asset in goal line and short yardage situations something the Steelers may still be looking for since Bettis' retirement after the team won Super Bowl XL. “Fred’s a hard worker who can play a instrumental role in our success and use this as a stepping stone to get back to the league, offered Michael Mink, Speed co-owner and head coach. “He brings us both a high level of professional experience and strong local presence that our fans will enjoy.”
Staton starred at West Charlotte High School earning PrepStar All-American honors on his way to becoming the all-time leading high school rusher in Mecklenburg County history (5,083 yards) . He was a four-time all-county selection and three-time All-Charlotte Observer team member who scored 75 career touchdowns and participated in the Shrine Bowl . Fred was also one of the states top sprinters in track who earned state champion in both the 100m and 200m. He’s actually run in the 4.4s when his weight is down in the 230s.
Staton played college football at Tusculum after transfering from Wake Forest ending his collegiate career with 762 yards on 194 carries (3.9 average) and seven touchdowns. He has all the tools to be a quality NFL back.He is a physical runner who possesses good vision and can find the hole, stated one pro football scout. He can use this opportunity to stay in game playing shape and stay on the radar screen.
Carolina is gearing up for its’ season and franchise debut, this Saturday, February 3nd at the Huntington (WV) Heroes. The Speeds’ home debut is Monday, February 12th against the Tallahassee Titans at 7:05PM. For ticket information and more news on the Speed and the AIFA, visit the team’s website, www.carolinaspeedprofootball.com or call (704) 920-3976 .
Fred Staton was scouted for Carolina by Ken Robinson, Pro Personnel Director of the IndoorFootball Scouting Bureau www.indoorplayers.com , the official scouting service of the Carolina Speed.
The Indoor Football Scouting Bureau (IFSB) is an innovative National Player Personnel & Scouting Organization. The companies’ main objective is to provide premier players & coaches to select professional indoor football organizations at an economical rate, and to assist the overall quality of the product on the field. IFSB specializes in providing pro indoor teams with players who were either early NFL camp cuts, CFL/AFL camp cuts or NFL Draft board rated prospects who went unsigned.IFSB offers customized packages providing the best players and coaches to fit each organizations specific need, whether the organization's main focus is on players and coaches from the local, regional, or national level.
The company also offers services to help individual entry level players not rated on draft boards or previously in an NFL, CFL or AFL camp market their abilities to find suitable pro indoor teams where they can achieve the best opportunity to further their development.
These players may be offered to contracted teams in addition to but separate from the team personnel packages offered. IFSB also provides free updated player summations on select prospects for NFL, CFL & AFL teams. The companies' services also include free highlight-film mini evals for players as well as updated , 3-game personalized player evaluations to help prospects improve their game and their draft grade or free agent signing status.Prices for 3-game evals are determined by the individual scout, player and his agent representative.
The Carolina Speed of the American Indoor Football Association (AIFA) have announced the signing of local product Fred Staton, rated as the # 33 RB prospect on some boards prior to the 2005 NFL Draft. Staton, a 6-0/249lb. running back was signed as a free agent and participated in the Pittsburgh Steelers mini-camp and their off season workouts. In February, 2006 he was allocated by the Steelers to the Berlin Thunder in NFL Europe. Like the original Bus, the recently-retired Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jerome Bettis, Staton is a powerful, tough runner who is a load for defenders to bring down. “This is the type of player that will excite the fans and can lead us to a championship,” said Co-owner/GM, John Morris.
Fred returns home with an opportunity to jumpstart his professional career and show NFL and CFL teams he has the durability to be a workhorse runner who can pound it inside consistently and be a valuable asset in goal line and short yardage situations something the Steelers may still be looking for since Bettis' retirement after the team won Super Bowl XL. “Fred’s a hard worker who can play a instrumental role in our success and use this as a stepping stone to get back to the league, offered Michael Mink, Speed co-owner and head coach. “He brings us both a high level of professional experience and strong local presence that our fans will enjoy.”
Staton starred at West Charlotte High School earning PrepStar All-American honors on his way to becoming the all-time leading high school rusher in Mecklenburg County history (5,083 yards) . He was a four-time all-county selection and three-time All-Charlotte Observer team member who scored 75 career touchdowns and participated in the Shrine Bowl . Fred was also one of the states top sprinters in track who earned state champion in both the 100m and 200m. He’s actually run in the 4.4s when his weight is down in the 230s.
Staton played college football at Tusculum after transfering from Wake Forest ending his collegiate career with 762 yards on 194 carries (3.9 average) and seven touchdowns. He has all the tools to be a quality NFL back.He is a physical runner who possesses good vision and can find the hole, stated one pro football scout. He can use this opportunity to stay in game playing shape and stay on the radar screen.
Carolina is gearing up for its’ season and franchise debut, this Saturday, February 3nd at the Huntington (WV) Heroes. The Speeds’ home debut is Monday, February 12th against the Tallahassee Titans at 7:05PM. For ticket information and more news on the Speed and the AIFA, visit the team’s website, www.carolinaspeedprofootball.com or call (704) 920-3976 .
Fred Staton was scouted for Carolina by Ken Robinson, Pro Personnel Director of the IndoorFootball Scouting Bureau www.indoorplayers.com , the official scouting service of the Carolina Speed.
The Indoor Football Scouting Bureau (IFSB) is an innovative National Player Personnel & Scouting Organization. The companies’ main objective is to provide premier players & coaches to select professional indoor football organizations at an economical rate, and to assist the overall quality of the product on the field. IFSB specializes in providing pro indoor teams with players who were either early NFL camp cuts, CFL/AFL camp cuts or NFL Draft board rated prospects who went unsigned.IFSB offers customized packages providing the best players and coaches to fit each organizations specific need, whether the organization's main focus is on players and coaches from the local, regional, or national level.
The company also offers services to help individual entry level players not rated on draft boards or previously in an NFL, CFL or AFL camp market their abilities to find suitable pro indoor teams where they can achieve the best opportunity to further their development.
These players may be offered to contracted teams in addition to but separate from the team personnel packages offered. IFSB also provides free updated player summations on select prospects for NFL, CFL & AFL teams. The companies' services also include free highlight-film mini evals for players as well as updated , 3-game personalized player evaluations to help prospects improve their game and their draft grade or free agent signing status.Prices for 3-game evals are determined by the individual scout, player and his agent representative.
