SAN DIEGO, California – The Strike Force have added a trio of talent to their 2020 roster by signing defensive lineman Anthony Pruitt, re-signing offensive lineman Jonte Berry and defensive back E.J. Johnson to their 2020 Indoor Football League roster.

Pruitt (6-4, 290, Kent State) joins the Strike Force for his third professional indoor season. Last season in Quad Cities, he saw action in eight games and recorded 26 total tackles (17 solos), one sack, 2.5 tackles for loss and had two forced fumbles with two recoveries. During the 2018 season, while the Steamwheelers was a member of the Champions Indoor Football League, Anthony saw action in ten games and recorded 16 total tackles, three tackles for loss, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery.

"Anthony is a versatile player in the trenches with the experience to contribute on both sides of the ball," said Strike Force General Manager Ryan Eucker. "He'll be a great addition to our team as we continue to add depth and experience to our 2020 roster."

Pruitt played his collegiate career at Kent State where he received the Matt Ramser Award his senior season, given to members of the football team who best exemplifies the qualities of "courage, dedications, attitude, and commitment" as Matt did during his fight with cancer. Anthony was at Kent State from 2011-2015 (redshirted in 2012) and converted from defense to offense during his sophomore season.

Anthony is originally from Columbus, Ohio where he attended Groveport Madison High School. As a senior, he received Second Team All-State, Frist Team All-Conference, and All-District Honors.

Berry (6-5, 320, Northwestern Oklahoma State) rejoins San Diego for his second season as a member of the IFL. He saw action in seven games last season after joining the Strike Force for the second half of the season.

"Jonte was a shot in the arm for our team in the second half of the season both on the field and in the locker room," said Strike Force General Manager Ryan Eucker. "We're excited to have him back and know that the experience he gained last season will serve him well entering camp in 2020."

Prior to his IFL career, Berry participated in The Spring League, a league that began play in 2017 and serves as an instructional league and showcase for professional football talent. While there he was one of the main players that protected former Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel.

A native of Missouri City, Texas, he played collegiately at Northwestern Oklahoma State University and one season at Kilgore College.

Johnson (5-10, 195, Rockford was picked up halfway through the Strike Force's inaugural season and appeared in nine games en route to finishing second on the team in solo tackles (25) and fourth in total tackles (35). He ended with two tackles for loss along with two pass breakups and a fumble recovery for 31 yards.

"EJ was another guy we added in the second half of the season that became an asset for the organization on the field and in the locker room," said Strike Force General Manager Ryan Eucker. "We're excited to add his experience and depth to our secondary as we bring in a talented group of defenders in for 2020."

Johnson made his way to the Strike Force after playing in the Champions Indoor Football League for the Dodge City Law and Salina Liberty. The California native played collegiately at Rockford University where he earned Special Team Student-Athlete of the Week in 2012 by the Northern Athletic Conference. Johnson picked off seven passes to go along with 24 tackles and a fumble recovery in his junior year.