Artis, 6'2", 230 lbs., will be playing his first season as a professional in the Indoor Football League with the Wranglers. Artis started his collegiate career at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, and played for the Bears for one season. Artis transferred to Junior College at Iowa Central Community College located in Fort Dodge, Iowa for one season. Artis then made the decision to transfer to the University of West Florida, and became a key player on the defensive side of the ball. Artis won a National Championship in 2019 with the Argonauts, alongside a familiar face within the Wranglers organization, wide receiver Quentin Randolph.
During that Championship season in 2019, Artis earned a spot on the First-Team All-Gulf South Conference squad, as a special teams/utility player. Artis had a highly productive senior season, in 2021, with the Argos, posting 37 total tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, one forced fumble and one pass defended.
Artis is originally from Sanford, Fla., and played football at Seminole High School.
Artis stated that from the first moment he stepped on a football field, "it felt natural." Artis has grown to love the sport, and studies the game, as he strives to model how he plays after elite NFL pass rushers such as Von Miller and Khalil Mack. Artis stated, "I try to learn and take different things from everybody that I watch, guys like LT (Lawrence Taylor). He was a dog on the field." Artis loves to get after the ball, and stated that he will be aiming to make the opposing IFL quarterbacks "shake when I'm coming for them."
Artis is eager for the opportunity to continue to elevate his career with the Wranglers, and feels that his NFL dreams are still well within his reach.
When addressing Wranglers Nation, Artis stated, "I will give my all every play, and I can't wait to get to work and hit guys on the field." Artis is excited for the opportunity to win a National Championship with the Wranglers, and he's hoping to help the team run it back in 2023.
The Northern Arizona Wranglers 2023 home games, with dates and matchups, are listed below.
Saturday, March 25th, 6:05 P.M. vs Duke City Gladiators
Saturday, April 1st, 6:05 P.M. vs Vegas Knight Hawks
Sunday, April 16th, 3:05 P.M. vs San Diego Strike Force
Saturday, May 13th, 6:05 P.M. vs Bay Area Panthers
Saturday, June 3rd, 6:05 P.M. vs Arizona Rattlers
Saturday, June 17th, 6:05 P.M. vs Frisco Fighters
Saturday, June 24th, 6:05 P.M. vs Tucson Sugar Skulls
Saturday, July 8th, 6:05 P.M. vs Massachusetts Pirates
Season tickets for your 2022 IFL National Champions, the Northern Arizona Wranglers, are on sale now for the 2023 regular season.
You can check our website, nazwranglers.com, for a seating map of the Findlay Toyota Center, and pricing breakdown. This is located under the Season Tickets tab on the homepage.
For any Season Ticket inquiries, call us at 928-379-5581
You can also email tuckerwelch@nazwranglers.com
Written by: Tucker Welch
Edited by: Ed Cole
