Carlstad Crusaders sign dual-threat quarterback Dante Vandeven
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The Carlstad Crusaders of The super series in Sweden has signed dual-threat quarterback and Central Methodist University (NAIA) alumnus Dante Vandeven for the 2023 season.
Vandeven last owned his trade in European League of football with Stuttgart Surge. After joining the Surge midway through the season due to injury, Vandeven exploded onto the scene with 1,077 yards through the air and three touchdowns and rushed for another 250 yards and two touchdowns on the ground.
The 6′ 2 inch, 210-pound quarterback brings experience from Central Methodist university (CMU) in Missouri. As a member of EaglesVandeven was a first-team all-conference passer back in 2018. The Jackson, Missourinative led the conference in total yards after throwing for 247 yards a game, finishing the season with 20 passing touchdowns.
Before transferring to CMUThe 25-year-old played two seasons at Southeast Missouri State university (NCAA, DI). In his first season, Vandeven won Freshman of the Year by throwing for 1,568 yards and adding 292 yards on the ground, finishing his freshman campaign with 17 total touchdowns.
Vandeven also spent one season at Missouri Southern State university (NCAA DII) where he split time as quarterback and receiver. As a passer, he threw for 782 yards and seven scores, while contributing 26 catches for 362 yards and three touchdowns as a wideout.