As Liberty University continues to raise the bar in NCAA Division I athletics and Club Sports, more of its student-athletes are joining the professional ranks each year. Here are some former Flames to watch this year as they take their talents to the toughest levels of competition.
Flames in the professional ranks
Football
Walt Aikens, DB (2011-13)
Hometown: Charlotte, N.C.
Miami Dolphins (NFL)
Mike Brown, QB (2008-11)
Hometown: Charlottesville, Va.
Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL)
Rashad Jennings, RB (2006-08)
Hometown: Forest, Va.
New York Giants (NFL)
Hunter Steward, OL (2011-13)
Hometown: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
BC Lions (CFL)
Men’s Basketball
TeeJay Bannister, G (2008)
Hometown: Jacksonville, Fla.
MBK Reiker Com (Slovakia)
Larry Blair, G (2004-07)
Hometown: Charlotte, N.C.
Al Gharafa Sports Club (Qatar)
Antwan Burrus, F (2010-14)
Hometown: Winterville, N.C.
BC Dinamo Bucharest (Romania)
Alex McLean, F (2007-08)
Hometown: Bay Shore, N.Y.
Rain or Shine (Philippines)
Jesse Sanders, G (2009-12)
Hometown: Sugar Land, Texas
Limberg United (Belgium)
Anthony Smith, G (2006-09)
Hometown: Plano, Texas
St. Quentin (France)
Tavares Speaks, G (2012-13)
Hometown: Raleigh, N.C.
Kirchheim (Germany)
Women’s Basketball
Jelena Antic, G/F (2010-11)
Hometown: Skopje, Macedonia
Radivoj Korac (Serbia)
Megan Frazee, G/F (2006-09)
Hometown: Xenia, Ohio
Ramat Hasharon (Israel)
Tolu Omotola, F/C (2011-13)
Hometown: Houston, Texas
Hapoel Rishon Le-Zion (Israel)
Avery (Warley) Talbert, C (2009-12)
Hometown: Washington, D.C.
New York Liberty (WNBA)
Baseball
Bryan Aanderud, INF (2012-13)
Hometown: Fullerton, Calif.
River City Rascals (Independent – Frontier League)
Tony Beasley, RHP/SS (1988-89)
Hometown: Bowling Green, Va.
Washington Nationals (Coaching Staff – Field Coordinator)
Ryan Cordell, OF/RHP (2011-13)
Hometown: Orangevale, Calif.
Hickory Crawdads (Texas Rangers – South Atlantic League [A])
Danny Grauer, C (2012-14)
Hometown: Chesapeake, Va.
Vienna Wanderers (Austria League)
Trey Lambert, RHP (2012-14)
Hometown: Tazewell, Va.
River City Rascals (Independent – Frontier League)
Matt Marsh, RHP (2012-14)
Hometown: Knoxville, Tenn.
GCL Yankees 1 (New York Yankees – Gulf Coast League [Rookie])
Adam Parks, RHP (2013-14)
Hometown: Easton, Md.
Spokane Indians (Texas Rangers – Northwest League [A Short Season])
Ian Parmley, OF/LHP (2011-12)
Hometown: Maltby, Wash.
Lansing Lugnuts (Toronto Blue Jays – Midwest League [A])
Curran Redal, OF (2009-10)
Hometown: Moses Lake, Wash.
River City Rascals (Independent – Frontier League)
Josh Richardson, RHP (2010-13)
Hometown: Chesapeake, Va.
Fort Wayne Tin Caps (San Diego Padres – Midwest League [A])
Ryan Seiz, INF (2014)
Hometown: Perkasie, Pa.
Orem Owls (Los Angeles Angels – Pioneer League [Rookie])
Michael Solbach, RHP (2005-07)
Hometown: Woodbridge, Va.
Somerset Patriots (Independent – Atlantic League)
Shawn Teufel, LHP (2006-10)
Hometown: Tequesta, Fla.
Camden Riversharks (Independent – Atlantic League)
Matt Williams, INF (2009-11)
Hometown: Franklin, Tenn.
Springfield Cardinals (St. Louis Cardinals – Texas League [AA])
Golf
Robert Karlsson (2009-12)
Hometown: Kalmar, Sweden
PGA Tour Canada
Cross Country/Track & Field
Sam Chelanga (2008-11)
Hometown: Nairobi, Kenya
Nike Running
Hockey
Scott Morongell, Defense (2009-2013)
Hometown: Augusta, N.J.
Danbury Whalers, USA (FHL)
