Storm's Mays Signs with Eagles

May 11, 2015 - Arena Football League (AFL)
Tampa Bay Storm News Release

Tampa Bay Storm Defensive End Frank Mays
(Tampa Bay Storm, Credit: Scott Audette/Tampa Bay Storm)

TAMPA BAY - The Tampa Bay Storm is proud to announce that defensive end Frank Mays has signed with the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League.

"This is a tremendous opportunity for Frank and we are proud that he is taking this next step in his professional career," said Storm Vice President of Football Operations Jeff Gooch. "Mays has the ability to alter a game with his size and we know he will make an impact in Philadelphia."

Mays (6-foot-9, 295 lbs., Florida A&M) was in his rookie season with the Storm. The former Florida A&M Rattler played in three games for the Storm this season and recorded 5.5 tackles, a sack and a blocked kick. He began his professional career with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2014 when he was a member of the team's training camp.

Prior to turning pro, Mays played at Central Lakes College (MN) before transferring to Florida A&M for his junior and senior seasons.

The Five-Time World Champion Tampa Bay Storm is in its 28th season in the Arena Football League. The Storm will host "Military Appreciation Night," when it hosts the Philadelphia Soul on Friday, May 22, on AMALIE Motor Oil Field at Amalie Arena. 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 Defensive End Frank Mays
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