Barnstormers Sign Wide Receiver
WR Kurtis Ravenel, Jr. Joins Barnstormers 2026 Roster
 
DES MOINES – The Iowa Barnstormers have signed wide receiver Kurtis Ravenel, Jr. to the 2026 roster, Head Coach Andre Coles announced today.

Ravenel, Jr. (5-10, 190, Kutztown) joins the Iowa Barnstormers for his first season with the team. Collegiately,  Ravenel spent four years at Kutztown University. During his time with the Golden Bears, Ravenel appeared in 46 games collecting 118 receptions for 1,576 yards and 12 touchdowns. Ravenel also earned 2021 All-Conference Scholar Athlete in 2021.  Last season, Ravenel got a taste of the indoor game when he signed with the Bay Area Panthers for the last stretch leading up to playoffs. 

"Kurtis gained valuable experience last season in Bay Area and is looking to put together a full season in the IFL," said Head Coach Andre Coles. "I followed Kurtis in college and he is a dynamic wide receiver and return man. We look forward to adding him to the fold."

Ravenel, Jr. will enter the Iowa Barnstormers Training Camp in the spring.


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