2016 Portland Steel Roster
Arena Football League (Arena League)
Team Record: 3-13
Finishing 4th in the Arena League's National Conference
Postseason: 0-1 Lost Conference Semifinal
Coach: Ron James (3-13)
Location: Portland, Oregon
Attendance: 35,389, Avg. 4,424 in 8 home dates
2016 Portland Steel StatisticsTeam Record: 3-13
Finishing 4th in the Arena League's National Conference
Postseason: 0-1 Lost Conference Semifinal
Coach: Ron James (3-13)
Location: Portland, Oregon
Attendance: 35,389, Avg. 4,424 in 8 home dates
2016 Portland Steel Results
The Portland Steel of the Arena Football League ended the 2016 season with a record of 3 wins and 13 losses, finishing fourth in the Arena League's National Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 0-1.
The Steel stumbled, scoring only 670 points, though they the leaky defense yielded 926. Shane Austin tossed for 2,531 yards. Tom Gilson topped all receivers, hauling in 132 balls for 1,303 yards.
Shane Austin ran for a team-leading 141 yards for Portland.
Sergio Gilliam intercepted 5 opponent throws. Robert Hayes led pass rushers with 4.5 sacks.
Ron James coached the team. The 2016 Portland Steel lost in the Conference Semifinal.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | College | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Austin | QB | June 14, 1989 | 6'1" | 200 | Hawai'i | Oxnard, CA |
| Shaine Boyle | May 1, 1988 | 5'11" | 185 | Faulkner | Hahnville, LA | |
| Rashaad Carter | October 18, 1989 | 6'2" | 210 | Tusculum (TN) | ||
| John Collins | August 22, 1990 | 6'4" | 305 | Harvard | ||
| Dexter Davis | DE | December 27, 1990 | 6'3" | 215 | Friends | Wichita, KS |
| Ererico Forbes | January 29, 1989 | 6'5" | 305 | Washington State | ||
| Deveric Gallington | May 6, 1990 | 6'3" | 335 | Texas Tech | ||
| Sergio Gilliam | WR/DB | March 29, 1985 | 6'3" | 195 | Clemson | Greer, SC |
| Tom Gilson | November 6, 1988 | 6'2" | 205 | Massachusetts | ||
| Tyrone Goard | April 30, 1990 | 6'4" | 205 | Eastern Kentucky | ||
| Robert Hayes | March 13, 1992 | 6'2" | 250 | Shepherd (WV) | ||
| Jamar Howard | WR | September 3, 1987 | 6'4" | 215 | Central Missouri State | Cincinnati, OH |
| Arness Ikner | DB | July 19, 1990 | 5'8" | 180 | Middle Tennessee State | , |
| Bryson Kelly | July 1, 1989 | 6'1" | 260 | Central Washington | ||
| Ernesto Lacayo | May 5, 1989 | 5'8" | 180 | Hastings College (NE) | ||
| Colt Lyerla | November 13, 1992 | 6'4" | 240 | Oregon | ||
| Mike McMillan | February 14, 1990 | 5'11" | 205 | Ashland (OH) | ||
| Terrence Mitchell | January 14, 1991 | 5'9" | 160 | South Florida | ||
| Jarien Moreland | December 26, 1988 | 6'5" | 315 | Southern Illinois | ||
| Kevin Myers | OL/DL,OL | June 20, 1985 | 6'7" | 340 | New Mexico Highlands | |
| KC Obi | September 14, 1990 | 6'2" | 250 | North Texas | ||
| Bryce Peila | May 8, 1990 | 6'1" | 205 | Western Oregon | ||
| Jared Perry | WR/DB | August 27, 1988 | 6'1" | 180 | Missouri | La Marque, TX |
| Kasey Peters | May 20, 1989 | 6'3" | 215 | Rocky Mountain (MT) | ||
| Matt Pierce | September 4, 1990 | 5'11" | 190 | Valdosta State (GA) | ||
| Junior Salt | January 1, 1988 | 6'3" | 340 | Utah | San Mateo, CA | |
| Jabin Sambrano | March 13, 1990 | 5'11" | 185 | Montana | ||
| Brandon Sesay | LB | December 16, 1986 | 6'6" | 280 | Texas Tech | Atlanta, GA |
| James Shaw | February 27, 1989 | 5'11" | 195 | Jacksonville State | ||
| Tim Shelley | November 10, 1986 | 6'1" | 190 | Fort Valley State (GA) | ||
| Danny Southwick | QB | September 28, 1981 | 6'1" | 200 | Occidental College (CA) | Provo, UT |
| Darron Thomas | May 23, 1990 | 6'2" | 215 | Oregon | ||
| Nick Truesdell | TE | March 14, 1990 | 6'7" | 240 | Grand Rapids CC (MI) | |
| Reggie Wilson | April 2, 1992 | 6'3" | 255 | Texas-Austin | ||
| Christian Wise | WR/DB | September 12, 1985 | 6'1" | 175 | Clark Atlanta (GA) | Lake Balboa, CA |
