Storm Add Defensive Back To Roster

May 9, 2012 - Arena Football League (AFL)
Tampa Bay Storm News Release

TAMPA BAY - The Tampa Bay Storm added defensive back Brandon Jones to the roster and traded wide receiver/linebacker Victor Williams to the Milwaukee Mustangs, announced vice president of football operations Jeff Gooch.

Jones (5-foot-11, 180 lbs., Georgia State) enters his rookie season with the Tampa Bay Storm. He spent two seasons at Mars Hill College prior to transferring to Georgia State as a walk-on in 2009. He quickly became a starter and was the second leading tackler during the programs inaugural season in 2010. In 2011 he battled injuries but finished the season playing in eight games. In two seasons at Georgia State he recorded 103 tackles, four for a loss, seven pass break ups, two fumble recoveries and an interception.

He prepped at Southwest DeKalb high school (DeKalb, GA) where he surpassed fellow alumnus Quincy Carter's school record for career touchdown passes.

Williams (6-4, 225, Northern Iowa) appeared in five games and started three. He split time in each game playing wide receiver and Jack linebacker. For the season he recorded 11 receptions for 125 yards and two touchdowns, he added 7.5 tackles on defense. The team received the first position in the free agent claim order in return.

The Five-Time World Champion Tampa Bay Storm celebrates its 25th season in the AFL. Bright House Family Four packs starting at $59 and single-game tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.com or by visiting the McDonalds Ticket Office at the Tampa Bay Times Forum. Group tickets and season ticket packages are still available, for more information call 813.301.6600 or visit www.tampabaystorm.com .

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