Storm Adds to Roster

Published on May 20, 2016 under Arena Football League (AFL)
Tampa Bay Storm News Release


Tampa Bay Storm Signee, Kicker Delbert Alvarado while with the Ottawa Redblacks
Tampa Bay Storm Signee, Kicker Delbert Alvarado while with the Ottawa Redblacks
(Tampa Bay Storm, Credit: Tony Caldwell/Ottawa Sun/Postmedia Network)

TAMPA BAY - The Tampa Bay Storm has acquired kicker Delbert Alvarado and defensive lineman John Brown announced Storm vice president of football operations Jeff Gooch.

"Delbert is a local player that has experience at every professional level," said Gooch. "We are happy to have him and we're looking forward to watching him compete."

Alvarado (5-foot-11, 205 lbs., South Florida) joins the Storm for his first season in the blue and gold. The Robinson H.S. (Tampa, FL) product played in 48 games for the University of South Florida converting 91-of-93 extra point attempts over the course of his four-year career.

A Tampa native, Alvarado began his professional career in 2010 when he signed with the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League as an undrafted rookie free agent. Alvarado spent the past three seasons in the Canadian Football League, most recently with the Ottawa Redblacks. He has also played for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2013) and the Montreal Alouettes (2013-14).

Brown (6-foot-2, 305 lbs., Valdosa State) joins the Storm after spending training camp with the Orlando Predators. Brown started his collegiate career at Northeast Mississippi Community College before settling down with the Blazers. The Lakeland, FL native started in 6-of-11 games. He recorded 22 tackles including two sacks for a loss of 14 yards and a blocked kick.

"John is a versatile player that can play on both the offensive and defensive lines," said Gooch. "He has experience in the AFL and is a welcome addition to the team."

The team reassigned kicker Craig Peterson. Peterson was in his second season with the Storm. For his career he's converted 100-of-121 extra point attempts.

The Five-Time World Champion Tampa Bay Storm is entering its 25th season in Tampa Bay. 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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Tampa Bay Storm Signee, Kicker Delbert Alvarado while with the Ottawa Redblacks
Tampa Bay Storm Signee, Kicker Delbert Alvarado while with the Ottawa Redblacks
(Tony Caldwell/Ottawa Sun/Postmedia Network)		   



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