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**E.J. Barthel**
	No. 44 Las Vegas Locomotives
	Fullback
Personal information
	Date of birth: January 2, 1985 (age 24)
	Place of birth: East Rutherford, New Jersey
Height: 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)	Weight: 240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
	College: Massachusetts
	Undrafted in 2009
	Debuted in 2009 for the Las Vegas Locomotives
Career history
	As player:; Las Vegas Locomotives (2009–present);
	Roster status: Active
Career highlights and awards
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Elijah J. "E. J." Barthel (born February 1, 1985 in East Rutherford, New Jersey) is an American football fullback for the Las Vegas Locomotives of the United Football League. He was signed by the Las Vegas Locos as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at Massachusetts.

[edit] College years

Barthel played his first three years at Rutgers University. He redshirted his Freshman year and was injured as a redshirt Freshman. His Sophomore year he played in 2 games. Barthel transferred to UMass, along with Tight end Brad Listorti, as a Junior and played in all 15 games, starting 3. He rushed twice for 7 yards and had a catch for 20. He was a major contributor on special teams and had 4 tackles as UMass made it to the National Championship that year in 2006. As a senior Barthel battled injuries and only registered 1 rush of 5 yards and 1 catch for 4 yards.^[1]

[edit] Professional career

[edit] New York Giants

Barthel had a tryout with the New York Giants but was not signed by the team.^[2]

[edit] Las Vegas Locomotives

Barthel signed with the Locos for the 2009 season where he will team with fellow UMass football alum Marcel Shipp.^[3]

[edit] References

[edit] External links

[0] ttp://www.umassathletics.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/barthel_ej00.html/

[1] ttp://blog.nj.com/ledgergiants/2008/05/afternoon_practice_report_1.html/

[2] ttp://www.ufl-football.com/press/2009/09/17/las_vegas_locos_training_camp_roster/

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