Predators Acquire FB John Martinez, DE Logan Harrell From KISS

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The Los Angeles KISS and the Orlando Predators agreed to a trade on Tuesday, according to the Predators. LA traded fullback John Martinez and defensive end Logan Harrell, in exchange for linebacker Mike Lewis and future considerations.

Lewis has racked up 169.5 tackles, 56 sacks, and 66 tackles for loss, in his six year AFL career. In 2014, Lewis earned Second Team All-Arena honors, after totaling 33 tackles and 8.5 sacks. Over his six year playing career, Lewis has played for the Iowa Barnstormers, the Utah Blaze, and the Las Vegas Outlaws. Lewis set records at Adrian College for sacks (40.5), tackles for loss (60.5), and fumble recoveries (7). Lewis won the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association defensive MVP, while also taking home First Team All-America honors as a senior in 2005.

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Martinez spent his first two years in the league with Portland, where he played under current Orlando offensive coordinator Matthew Sauk. Martinez played every game during his two seasons with Portland, as he rushed for 66 yards and 14 touchdowns. Martinez started all 30 games as an offensive guard at USC during college. He earned All-Pac-12 honors during the 2012 season.

Martinez also attended the Seattle Seahawks’ rookie minicamp in 2014. Harrell is now in his second season in the AFL, spending both of those seasons with the KISS. Before joining LA, he was a member of the Toronto Argonauts, who are in the Canadian Football League.

Harrell has also been a member of the National Football League’s San Diego Chargers. Harrell attended college at Fresno State, where he earned First Team All-WAC honors twice during his career. During his time with the Bulldogs, he totaled 148 tackles, 18.5 sacks, and 34.5 tackles for loss.