Carolina Predators’ Jonathan Griffith Named 2025 AAL2 Defensive Player of the Year

RALEIGH, NC — The Carolina Predators are proud to announce that standout defensive star Jonathan Griffith has been named the 2025 American Arena League 2 (AAL2) Defensive Player of the Year. This prestigious honor recognizes Griffith’s exceptional performance, leadership, and dominance throughout the 2025 season.

Griffith emerged as a defensive powerhouse for the Predators, consistently disrupting offenses and delivering clutch plays that defined the team’s gritty, hard-nosed identity. His relentless pursuit, football IQ, and unwavering commitment to the game made him a key anchor for the Predators’ defense and a respected force across the league.

 Congratulations, Jonathan Griffith, on being named the 2025 AAL2 Defensive Player of the Year!

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