2010 Gainesville Gladiators

2010 Gainesville Gladiators

Roster

Roster

#2 Benny Robles  CB

5'10" 145lbs.

Whitewater H.S. 

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Robles is a rookie DB looking to make an impact quickly for the Gainesville Gladiators.

#4 Taylor Roberts  FB/TE/QB

TEAM CAPTAIN

5'10" 195lbs.

West Hall/West Georgia

Oakwood, Ga

Taylor is a 3rd year player for the organization and is a well respected leader among the team. 

#5 Chris Young

5'8" 165 lbs.

UNITY COUNCIL

Lumpkin Co. H.S.

Dahlonega, Ga

Chris is a 2nd year player for the organization.  Chris was voted to the Unity Council by his coaches. 

#6 Chris Orencia  S

UNITY COUNCIL

6'1"  185lbs.

Habersham Central

Mt. Airy, Ga

Chris is a rookie in the Gladiators organization, but has quickly stepped into       a role as a team leader. 

#1 Bo Harris  OLB/TB/KR

6'2"  225lbs. 

Auburn University

Stone Mountain, Ga

Bo is a rookie Gladiator, but has plenty of experience on the football field.  A former top recruit from the state of Georgia, Bo played for Auburn and started several games as a true freshman at OLB for the Tigers. 

#7 Darius Swain TB/WR/KR

5'8" 180lbs.

Morgan Co. H.S.

Madison, Ga

Darius is a 2nd year player with the organization.  Darius sat out the 2009 season but looks to pick up where he left off from 2008 as an impact player.

#8 D.J. Weatherford S/WR

6'3" 170 lbs.

Talmo, Ga

DJ is a 1st year Gladiator looking to prove himself on the field. 

#10 Randy White WR

5'9" 170 lbs.

Lumpkin Co. H.S.

Dahlonega, Ga

Randy is a 1st year Gladiator.  

#11 Quintt Hamm  TB/WR/DB

5'10" 170 lbs.

Rockdale Co. H.S.

Conyers, Ga

Quintt is a 1st year Gladiator looking to make an impact at any spot he can. 

#13 Curtis Kelley LB/DL

6'3" 250lbs.

South Forsyth H.S.

Cumming, Ga

"The Dirty Irishman" brings fire and tenacity to a young Gladiators lineup.  Curtis gives 110% everytime out. 

#15 Zach Evanson WR/S

UNITY COUNCIL

6'1" 180 lbs.

Jackson Co. H.S.

Snellville, Ga

Quince' (15), as he likes to be referred to as is a former Jackson Co. standout and is a 1st year Gladiator. 

 

#16 Caleb Hecox K/P/S

5'10" 205 lbs.

West Georgia College

Gainesville, Ga

Mr. Hecox has kicked for West Georgia and is looking to bring his talents to a Gladiators team that has historically had a strong kicking game. 

 

#17 Levi Westbrook LB

TEAM CAPTAIN

6'1" 220 lbs. 

Stephens Co. H.S.

Eastanollee, Ga

Levi is a first year player and starting LB for the Gladiators.  Looking for big things from this young man. 

 

#18 Jonathan Baxter QB

UNITY COUNCIL

6'5" 220 lbs.

Jackson Co. H.S.

Jefferson, Ga

Jonathan is a 19 year old, 1st year player.  He's leading the Gladiator offense into the 2010 seaon.

 

#19 Adarius Hendrix TB/WR

5'6" 160 lbs.

Jackson Co. H.S.

Gainesville, Ga

Adarius is another one of the Jackson Co. crew and is also a 1st year player. 

 

#23 Elijah Millsap WR

5'10" 145 lbs.

Clarke Central H.S.

Gainesville, Ga

Elijah is a 1st year player for the

Gladiators. 

#28 Brandon Roberts RB/S

6'0" 210 lbs.

Lumpkin Co. H.S.

Dahlonega, Ga

Brandon is a former wrestling and football standout for Lumpkin Co. H.S.

 

 

#34 Darin Damron

6'4" 300 lbs.

Huntland H.S./ No. Alabama

Darin is one of the most experienced Gladiators having played several years of College, Semi Pro and Pro football including Arena 1, Arena 2 and CFL. 

 

 

#23 Jonathan Bellamy TB/CB

TEAM CAPTAIN

5'8" 175 lbs.

Jonathan is a fine young man and a great addition to the Gladiators.  He is a leader on and off the field. 

 

#37 Jon Barajas DE/S

6'0" 205 lbs.

Gainesville, Ga

Jon is a former Georgia Force homeschool team player.  He is a 1st year Gladiator.

 

#43 Carl Dillahunty RB/DB

5'9" 185 lbs.

Carl is another 1st year player looking to find a niche' here with the Gladiators. 

 

 

#44 Terrell White RB

5'11" 185 lbs.

Miami Jackson Sr. H.S.

Miami, Fl

Terrell brings so Adult Full Contact experience from Kentucky to the Gladiators. 

 

 

#50 Chris Davis LB/OL

UNITY COUNCIL

6'1" 250 lbs.

Fort Hayes H.S.

Columbus, Oh

Chris has stepped in and immediately made an impact as a team leader. 

 

 

#54 John Harrison DE/OL

6'2" 245 lbs.

Commerce H.S./ Willia Penn University

Commerce, Ga

John brings collegiate experience to the Gladiators and won a state championship  at Commerce H.S.

 

 

#55 Tanner Gordon DL

6'5" 260 lbs.

Milpitas H.S.

Cumming, Ga

Tanner brings a huge frame and depth to a potent Gladiator DL. 

 

 

#57 Andy Meyers LB

5'11" 260 lbs.

Dawson Co. H.S.

Dawsonville, Ga

Andy is another big body anchoring the Middle LB core for the Gladiators. 

 

 

#58 Lawson Holt C/ILB

TEAM CAPTAIN

6'0" 235 lbs.

Jackson Co. H.S.

Jefferson, Ga

Lawson is another one of the Jackson Co. boys and has stepped up big as a leader on the field. 

 

 

#64 Bryant Benkoski OT

6'4" 330 lbs.

Morgan Co. H.S./ Valdosta State

Madison, Ga

Bryant is a former VSU Blazer and brings his experience to the Gladiators for his 1st season.

 

 

#68 Gerrit Pretorius OL

UNITY COUNCIL

5'11" 235 lbs.

:North Springs H.S.

Gainesville, Ga

The South African is a former Rugby player and looks to bring that toughness to the football field. 

 

 

#69 Dennis Aguirre OL

5'11" 280 lbs. 

Gainesville H.S.

Atlanta, Ga

Dennis is former Gainesville Red Elephant and is in his 1st year with the Gladiators. 

 

 

#70 Adam Langford OL/DL

6'2" 270 lbs. 

West Hall H.S.

Commerce, Ga

"Goldberg" is a former player for the Gladiators organization and rejoins the team for the 2010 season.   

 

 

#75 Harold Thrower OL/DL

TEAM CAPTAIN

6'8"  375 lbs.

Shiloh H.S.

Chicago, Il

"Big Happy" gets mean on the field.  He is entering his 4th season for the Gladiators organization and is a solid foundation on the lines. 

 

 

#81 Mohammed Issak WR

6'2" 180 lbs.

Meadowcreek H.S.

Norcross, Ga

Mo is entering his 4th year with the organization and is one of the most dynamic players in the league. 

 

#82 Wes Miller TE/DL

UNITY COUNCIL

6'8" 250 lbs. 

Margeretta H.S./Kent State University

Castalia, Oh

Wes is a former collegiate basketball player at Kent State.  He brings his size and versatility to the football field. 

 

 

#3 Rod Burnett LB/S

6'0" 225 lbs.

Heritage H.S.

Conyers, Ga

Rod brings his collegiate experience at Miles College to the Gladiators LB corp.  Gladiators are looking for big things from Rod in 2010. 

#88 Derek Harris WR/S

6'1" 175 lbs.

South Gwinnett H.S.

Spartanburg, S.C.

Derek is a former collegiate baseball player and brings his athletic ability to the Gainesville Gladiators. 

 

#90 Thomas Stowers OL

TEAM CAPTAIN

6'0" 240 lbs.

Dawson Co. H.S.

Dawsonville, Ga

Thomas brings more than 5 years of experience on this level back to the Gladiators.  Thomas won a SFL  championship in 2006 along side Coach Stephens. 

 

 

#84 Matt Rush DL/OL

TEAM CAPTAIN

6'2" 310 lbs.

JP Taravella H.S./ Florida Atlantic

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Matt is another former collegiate football player bringing his experience to the Gladiators OL/DL in 2010.

#95 Jason Ford DL/LS

6'6" 278 lbs.

North Forsyth H.S.

Cumming, Ga

Jason is another player with tons of experience at all levels.  He played for the Toronto Argonauts of the CFL as well as AFL teams over the past few years.