Glendale, AZ – The Arizona Rattlers have signed three players for the 2025 Indoor Football League (IFL) season: wide receiver Austin Johnson, defensive back Tre'Von Jones, and wide receiver Elijah Lilly.
Austin Johnson joins the Rattlers for his first season in the IFL after a standout collegiate career at Morningside University. Over 56 games, Johnson amassed 222 receptions for over 3,900 yards, averaging 71.2 yards per game, and scored 44 touchdowns. His career highlights include a personal best of 16 touchdowns in the 2022-2023 season, demonstrating consistent offensive production.
Tre'Von Jones begins his IFL career following a successful collegiate tenure at the University of Minnesota and Elon University. At Minnesota, Jones started all 13 games in 2022, recording 53 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, one sack, eight pass breakups, and two interceptions.
Before transferring to Minnesota, Jones played four seasons at Elon, where he appeared in 38 games with 27 starts. He totaled 185 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, nine pass breakups, three interceptions, five fumble recoveries, and two forced fumbles. Jones also contributed on special teams with 22 punt returns for 185 yards. His accolades include two Third-Team All-CAA selections and a 2019 Phil Steele FCS Freshman All-American nod.
Elijah Lilly joins the Rattlers for his third IFL season after playing with the Bay Area Panthers in 2023 and the San Diego Strikeforce in 2024. Last season, Lilly recorded 44 receptions for 517 yards and seven touchdowns. On special teams, he tallied over 1,000 return yards and scored four punt return touchdowns.
Before his IFL career, Lilly played at Colorado Mesa in 2021, earning All-RMAC First Team Kick Returner honors. He registered 474 receiving yards, four touchdowns, and averaged 32.4 yards per kick return. At the University of New Mexico, Lilly contributed on offense, defense, and special teams, including a 100-yard kickoff return touchdown against Texas A&M in 2017.
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Season tickets are now available for purchase, starting at just $12 for those wanting to attend every home game. You can buy your season tickets directly HERE. Alternatively, you can call our Sales Team at (480) 656-5559 or email us at tickets@azrattlers.com to secure your seats for the 2025 season!
