Storm Adds Rookie Defensive Lineman

October 28, 2014 - Arena Football League (AFL)
Tampa Bay Storm News Release


TAMPA BAY - The Tampa Bay Storm is pleased to announce the acquisition of rookie defensive lineman Frank Mays.

"Frank can be a dominant force on the defensive line," said Storm head coach Lawrence Samuels. "His height will bring a different element to the game on the defensive side of the ball. We look forward to seeing him on the field once training camp starts."

Mays (6-foot-9, 295 lbs., Florida A&M) joins the Storm for his first season in the Arena Football League. He played at Central Lakes College (MN) before transferring to Florida A&M for his junior and senior seasons. At FAMU, Mays appeared in 21 games for the Rattlers, leading the team with 4.0 sacks in his senior season. He finished his collegiate career with 68 tackles, 15.5 tackles for loss and six sacks.

Mays began his professional career with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2014 when he signed with the team as an undrafted rookie free agent.

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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