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Storm Adds Purifoy to Receiving Corps

July 17, 2015 - Arena Football League (AFL)
Tampa Bay Storm News Release


TAMPA BAY - The Tampa Bay Storm has acquired wide receiver Tristan Purifoy, announced Storm Vice President of Football Operations Jeff Gooch.

"Tristan is a speedy receiver that can help stretch the field," said Gooch. "He is familiar with the South Division and is a piece that can help the team as we head into the final stretch of the season."

Purifoy (6-foot, 200 lbs., North Alabama) enters his second season in the Arena Football League with the Storm. The second year receiver began his AFL career with the Jacksonville Sharks in 2014. In six games, Purifoy reeled in 17 catches for 220 yards and a touchdown. He also saw action on defense recording nine tackles for Jacksonville.

Purifoy began his collegiate career at Jones County Junior College before transferring to North Alabama. He became one of the top targets in the Lions' offense, catching 58 passes for 867 yards and eight touchdowns as a senior in 2011. Purifoy also saw action on special teams, returning 12 kickoffs for 296 yards.

The team activated jack linebacker Rick-J Hill from injured reserve. Hill started in 13 games this season and is second on the team with 62.5 tackles. He also recorded 2.5 tackles for loss, two interceptions, four pass breakups, three fumble recoveries and a forced fumble.

The team placed defensive back Randall Burden on injured reserve. Burden saw action in three games this season and tallied 12.5 tackles to go along with two pass breakups.

The team reassigned defensive back Nick Williams.

The Five-Time World Champion Tampa Bay Storm is in its 28th season in the Arena Football League. The Storm will host "Fan Appreciation Night," presented by Florida Hospital, when it hosts the LA Kiss on Saturday, August 1, on AMALIE Motor Oil Field at Amalie Arena. 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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