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Tampa Bay Brings In Offensive Lineman Abdul Kuyateh

Thursday May 9, 2013

 Storm acquires offensive lineman Abdul Kuyateh

TAMPA BAY – The Tampa Bay Storm is pleased to announce the acquisition of offensive lineman Abdul Kuyateh.

“Abdul brings experience to our offensive line,” said vice president of football operations Jeff Gooch. “He is familiar with the indoor game and will have a positive impact on our offensive line.”

Kuyateh (6-foot-4, 285, Louisville), will enter his first season in the Arena Football League with the Tampa Bay Storm. He began his professional career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2010 as an undrafted rookie free agent and has played indoor football for the past two seasons.

He began his college career at Reedley College, where he played one season and started on the offensive line before transferring to Louisville. Kuyateh played three seasons with the Cardinals (2007-2009) and started in all 26 games played.

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