Barnstormers Add Defensive Lineman
DL Tony Jones joins Iowa Barnstormers Roster
DES MOINES – The Iowa Barnstormers have signed defensive lineman Tony Jones to the 2020 roster, Head Coach Ameer Ismail announced today.
Jones (6-2, 235, Texas Tech University) joins the Iowa Barnstormers for his rookie season in the Indoor Football League (IFL). Collegiately, Jones began his career at Butler Community College before transferring to Texas Tech University. In two seasons with the Red Raiders Jones appeared in 24 games, at both linebacker and defensive lineman, where he collected 77 total tackles, 14 tackles for loss, eight sacks, one interception, and three fumble recoveries.
Following his collegiate career, Jones received an invitation to the Los Angeles Rams minicamp.
“Tony is a very athletic and explosive football player that can provide great strength and rush on the edge as well as play linebacker at a high level,” said Coach Ismail. “I can’t wait to see him utilize his experience in the NFL with the Rams to make plays all over the field this spring.”
Season Tickets for the Iowa Barnstormers 2020 season are available now! For as low as $80 per seat, fans can enjoy the action from the same great seat location each game. For more information, call the Barnstormers at (515) 633-2255 or log on to www.theiowabarnstormers.com.
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