Albany Empire Introduce 2019 Roster at Media Day
Published on April 22, 2019 under Arena Football League (AFL)
Albany Empire News Release
ALBANY, NY - The Albany Empire held a media day for the team on Monday, April 22 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Hearst Media Center. Members of the coaching staff and the front office led a presentation to unveil the final roster and team uniforms for the 2019 season.
This was the media's first look at the Empire's full roster leading up to the team's opening game on Saturday, April 27 against the League's newest franchise, the Columbus Destroyers. The full opening game roster can be found below.
"I couldn't be prouder of how hard these guys have worked throughout training camp," said Rob Keefe, Head Coach of the Albany Empire. "The roster is full of talented players that are hungry to win a championship and make the Capital Region Proud. We can't wait to get back on Transfinder Field in front of the best fans in the Arena Football League. Saturday can't come soon enough!"
The team will feature a variety of combinations of uniforms, including: primary home (blue pant, orange jersey), primary away (orange pant, white jersey), alternate home #1 (orange pant, orange jersey), alternate home #2 (orange pant, blue jersey), alternate home #3 (white pant, orange jersey), alternate home #4 (white pant, blue jersey), alternate road #1 (white pant, white jersey) and alternate road #2 (blue pant, white jersey), alternate road #3 (blue pant, white jersey), and alternate road #4 (orange pant, white jersey).
Fans can secure season tickets for the Albany Empire by calling 518-533-2200, by going to TheAlbanyEmpire.com, or by stopping by the Empire office located in the Times Union Center. A limited number of great seats are still available! Want to bring your organization to a game, fundraise, or perform on the field? Group experiences are now on sale. Call 518-533-2200 for additional information.
2019 ALBANY EMPIRE ROSTER
Number Position Player Height Weight Experience College
1 DL Joe Sykes 6'5 280 7 Southern
2 WR Demetres Stephens 5'11 180 5 Arkansas Monticello
3 LB Jeramie Richardson 6'0 260 7 Angelo State
4 QB Tommy Grady 6'7 240 8 Utah
5 DL Rodney Fritz 6'2 270 4 Tennessee State
6 DB Tevin Homer 6'2 195 R Florida Atlantic
7 WR Malachi Jones 6'2 210 1 Appalachian State
8 LB Terence Moore 6'3 225 8 Troy
9 FB Mykel Benson Sr. 6'0 295 9 Florida A&M
10 DB Terrance Smith 6'2 215 7 South Carolina State
11 WR Collin Taylor 6'1 200 8 Indiana
12 K Adrian Trevino 5'11 195 6 Missouri Valley
13 DB Juwan Offray 5'11 190 R Louisiana Monroe
14 WR Christian Briggs 6'5 225 R SE Louisiana
15 QB Mason Espinosa 6'4 225 R Ohio Wesleyan
16 WR Jack Bramswig 6'5 230 R Boston College
18 WR Quentin Sims 6'3 205 4 Tennessee Martin
19 WR Troy Grant 6'4 180 R Abilene Christian
20 QB Quinn McQueary 6'3 205 R Montana Tech
21 WR AJ Coney 5'8 190 R Akron
22 DB Cheatham Norrils 6'0 195 R Toledo
23 DB Brad Muhammad 5'11 190 R Florida International
58 OL Erick Wren 6'2 310 R Oklahoma
59 DL Monte Taylor 6'5 270 R Cincinnati
68 OL Ryan Cave 6'5 345 8 Hampton
70 OL Jordan Mudge 6'4 330 3 Nevada
75 OL Hayworth Hicks Sr. 6'3 340 4 Iowa State
91 DL Brandon Sesay 6'6 315 7 Texas Tech
93 OL Moqut Ruffins 6'5 365 8 Louisiana Tech
94 DL Aaron Tiller 6'0 255 R Southern
Albany Empire 2019 Season Presented By CDPHP.
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