Storm Announces Opening Roster

Published on March 25, 2016 under Arena Football League (AFL)
Tampa Bay Storm News Release


TAMPA BAY - With the end of training camp, the Tampa Bay Storm has announced the 24-man roster that will open up its 25th season on April 1 versus the Orlando Predators.

"Final roster cuts are always the toughest part of training camp," said vice president of football operations Jeff Gooch. "We had a great crop of players at camp that all displayed talent on the field. As an organization, we believe we chose the best players to open up the 2016 season."

The 24-man roster is comprised of 21 veterans, 12 of which return to the Storm from the previous season. The remaining three players on the roster enter their rookie season in the Arena Football League.

The team reassigned offensive lineman Chris Jasperse, wide receivers Tristan Purifoy and Emery Sammons, defensive back Nick Addison and defensive lineman Frank Mays.

Here is the 24-man roster:

Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Exp. DOB School

Jonathan Bane QB 6.3 205 R 9.4.91 Dakota Wesleyan

Phillip Barnett WR 6.3 215 1 6.3.90 Toledo

Rony Barrow DL 6.2 295 1 10.5.91 Bethune-Cookman

Everett Dawkins DL 6.2 300 1 6.13.90 Florida State

Terrence Ebagua WR 6.6 230 R 3.19.89 Florida State

Julius Gregory WR 6.4 225 1 5.18.88 Shaw University

James Harrell DB 5.10 195 3 10.7.89 Arkansas - Pine Bluff

Undra Hendrix FB 5.11 305 1 12.13.90 Hardin-Simmons

Rick-J Hill DB 6.1 211 1 3.5.87 Fort Valley State

Adam Kennedy QB 6.5 230 2 5.11.91 Arkansas State

James McClinton DL 6.1 285 6 7.4.86 Kansas

Cameron McGlenn DB 6.0 195 5 2.16.88 Elon

Andrew Miller OL 6.4 310 1 4.24.90 Virginia Tech

Tyler Moore OL 6.6 325 1 1.3.93 Florida

Ben Ossai OL 6.6 330 5 12.5.86 Washington

Craig Peterson K 6.3 220 1 7.18.85 Cortland

Dominie Pittman DL 6.3 250 4 10.13.86 North Alabama

Cortez Stubbs DB 5.9 180 3 8.16.88 Concordia

T.T. Toliver WR 6.0 185 13 1.31.77 Bethune-Cookman

Isaiah Tuiasosopo OL 6.3 315 1 9.5.93 Austin Peay

David Washington DL 6.2 320 1 10.11.92 Faulkner

Kendrick Washington DL 6.4 275 R 12.6.86 Florida A&M

Seth Williams DB 5.11 190 1 10.24.86 Richmond

Gerald Young WR/KR 5.10 170 2 8.6.89 Charleston Southern

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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