(Tupelo, MS) The Mississippi MudCats of the American Indoor Football Association would like to congratulate Stacey Thomas, who was signed
by the MudCats for the upcoming season and then later drafted by the
All American Football League for the 2008 season.

Thomas (5’ 11’” – 200) Defensive Back and New Orleans, LA native has had an impressive College career with Texas Southern University and was the 2006 SWAC Defensive Player of the Year. In 2007 he was signed by the Buffalo Bills of the NFL as a free agent and later in 2007 with the Jacksonville Jaguars. He had previously signed with the Mississippi MudCats for the upcoming 2008 season and was later drafted by Team Texas of the AAFL in Houston, TX.

Co-Offensive Coordinator / Player Personnel Coach, Kirk Brossard said, “We had expected Thomas to be an impact player for our Defensive Line and we are truly happy that he has the opportunity to play at the next level with Team Texas,” noting that he will be sorely missed.

The Mississippi MudCats are preparing for their at home season opener against the Fayetteville Guard from North Carolina on March 22, 2008. For information on season tickets or sponsorship opportunities with the MudCats, please call (662) 842-7448 or visit the MudCats website at www.mississippimudcats.com.