(Glendale, AZ) The National Champion Arizona Rattlers added two more pieces to the IFL’s top-ranked defense from 2026 with a linebacker and defensive back.
Patrick McDonnell, 6-1, 235 pounds, Linebacker
McDonnell finished his collegiate career at Robert Morris University where he started 12 games in his final season and earned second team All-NEC honors. He was the league’s leading tackler with 112 tackles including 3½ sacks.
McDonnell played in a total of 24 games in three seasons at Robert Morris after transferring from Walsh University in North Canton, Ohio.
He is from North Royalton, Ohio, and attended North Royalton High School.
Joedrick Lewis, 5-11, 190 pounds, Defensive Back
Lewis played in 12 games in his only season at Ball St., recording 29 total tackles, 23 of those solo. He led the Cardinals with three interceptions.
Before transferring to Ball St., Lewis played three seasons at Southwest Missouri St. He missed most of the 2024 season with an injury but started nine games at free safety in 2023 where he piled up 36 tackles. His 28 solo tackles were second on the team. He led the team with three interceptions.
Lewis is from Houston and attended MacArthur High School.
Press Release courtesy of the Arizona Rattlers – Jay Gonzales
