Storm Adds Rookie Defensive Back
October 23, 2014 - Arena Football League (AFL)
Tampa Bay Storm News Release
TAMPA BAY - The Tampa Bay Storm has acquired defensive back Tim Shelley, announced Storm vice president of football operations Jeff Gooch.
"Tim is a defensive back that has experience playing indoors," said Storm head coach Lawrence Samuels. "He is fast and physical which are two qualities we look for in a defensive back. He also has the ability to play receiver if his number is called."
Shelley (6-foot-1, 204 lbs., Fort Valley State) joins Tampa Bay for his first season in a Storm uniform. The Macon, GA native played collegiately at the College of DuPage prior to transferring to Fort Valley State. Shelley is a two-way player seeing action at the receiver and defensive back positions in college. Known for his speed, Shelley was named to the 2008 Midwest All-Combine Team after posting a time of 4.27 in the 40-yard dash.
Shelley spent time with the Spokane Shock in 2014. He has experience playing in other indoor football leagues.
The Five-Time World Champion Tampa Bay Storm enters its 28th season in the Arena Football League. The Storm calls AMALIE Arena its home where it plays all home games on AMALIE Motor Oil Field. For more specific details regarding single-game pricing and availability, please contact the Storm ticket office at 813.301.6600 or visit www.tampabaystorm.com. Season tickets can be purchased by visiting TampaBayStorm.com or by calling 813.301.6600. For group sales fans can contact 813.301.6900. Additionally fans and sponsors can follow the Storm on Facebook (Tampa Bay Storm) or Twitter (@tampabaystorm) for up to date news and exclusive content.
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