The Virginia Steelers was establish in 2009 in Herndon Virginia with the goal of giving athletes the opportunity to play minor league football with a professionally run organization. We believe that the Northern Virginia area has plenty of talent to build a successful team as the area has produced professional athletes like Chris Warren (Seattle Seahawks), Ratcliff Thomas (New England Patriots) and most recently, Westfield’s Eddie Royal (Denver Broncos) just to name a few. We believe that the area would have produced more professional athletes if players had a second chance to pursue their dreams after high school or College. We Believe the Virginia Steelers can provide that second chance by giving players the opportunity to improve their skills while in transition from High School to College or from College to other professional leagues. We would like the Virginia Steelers to serve as a transitioning point for athletes trying to get to the next level. One of our goals is to establish relationships with pro agents, professional leagues like the Canadian Football league and Division I Universities to try and help players get to the next level. If you categorize yourself as one of these individuals or just want a chance to compete at the minor league level then the Virginia Steelers is the organization for you.
One Team, One Heart Beat, One Goal, To Win
Steelers Playing Pro, April 14th 2012
Virginia Steelers Kareem Dennis and Frank Jackson proved this past Saturday that Steelers Players have the ability to compete at the professional level. Both Dennis (QB) and Jackson (LB) had their skills on display this past weekend for the Maryland Reapers. Dennis threw for 3 Touchdowns and ran for one and Jackson recorded 2 Sacks. The Reapers are a Professional Indoor team that compete in the AIF League. The Steelers hope that more players from their organization get a chance to showcase their talent at the professional level.
Speed in the line-up April 14th 2012
Speed should not be an issue for the Steelers this season as they race towards the 2012 MDFL Championship. The Steelers had a number of skill guys that ran 4.41 forty-yard dashes or better at the combine on March 31st; notably Avery Johnson (DB), Andre Allen (WR), Kalvin Jackson (DB), Damont Jackson (WR), Claude Addison (RB) and Todd Osbourne (QB). If the Steelers can add key personnel to the offensive line the offense should be very explosive and high scoring.
Impressing the Pros, May 14th
Claude Addison is still shopping him self to the Pros. Claude clocked a 4.5, 40yard dash on a rainy and wet field at the BC Lions tryout at Bishop McNamara High School in Maryland on April 22nd. The Lions where impressed with Claude’s ability and requested game film for further assessment before an invite to camp. The BC Lions won the championship last season in the Canadian Football League.
