Storm Announces First Round of Roster Cuts
Sunday March 26, 2017
Storm cuts roster to 28; Acquires All-Arena offensive lineman from Cleveland
TAMPA BAY – With the first week of training camp over, the Storm has announced its first round of roster cuts. Per league rules the Storm roster has been cut down from a 35-man roster to a 28-man roster. The team also acquired All-Arena offensive lineman D.J. Brandel from the Cleveland Gladiators.
“This is always one of the toughest parts of any season,” said Storm vice president of football operations Jeff Gooch. “There was a ton of talent on the field and tough decisions were made. You could tell that every participant in camp was working hard to represent the Storm.”
Here is the 28-man roster:
Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Exp. DOB School
Chris Bonner QB 6.6 235 R 7.20.93 CSU-Pueblo
Shaine Boyle DB 5.10 190 2 5.1.88 Faulkner
D.J. Brandel OL 6.5 310 1 3.15.91 Chapman
John Brown OL 6.1 285 1 6.26.88 Valdosta State
LaMark Brown WR 6.3 225 2 7.5.89 Minnesota St. – Mankato
Qua Cox DB 5.11 190 1 4.28.91 Jackson State
Antron Dillon DL 6.5 270 5 6.7.85 North Alabama
Joe Hills WR 6.4 220 5 10.2.87 Tennessee State
Justin Hilton WR 6.1 195 1 12.8.88 Indiana State
Randy Hippeard QB 6.3 205 4 12.6.85 UVA-Wise
Arthur Hobbs DB 5.10 193 1 11.18.89 Nebraska-Kearney
Kendrick Ings WR/KR 5.10 180 2 6.17.90 Miller Grove H.S. (GA)
Dexter Jackson MLB 6.2 285 6 3.19.88 Bethune-Cookman
Dallas Jackson DB 5.10 190 R 11.20.93 Jacksonville State
Dave Lefotu OL 6.3 320 R 3.25.92 Hawaii
Mark Lewis K 5.11 195 12 3.25.79 Florida International
Monte Lewis DL 6.4 250 2 10.14.88 Jacksonville State
Michael Lindsey WR/KR 6.2 220 5 7.10.87 Northwest Mississippi
OJ Mau DL 6.1 305 R 9.28.94 Gardner-Webb
Raymond McNeil C 6.2 325 7 10.14.84 Fort Valley State
Jordan Miller DL 6.1 335 1 2.1.88 Southern
Max Nacewicz DL 6.2 255 R 6.5.93 Springfield
Chris Pickett DB 5.11 200 1 2.12.92 Troy
Caesar Rayford DL 6.7 275 6 3.4.86 Washington
Damond Smith DB 5.11 185 R 7.8.91 South Alabama
Cortez Stubbs DB 5.9 180 3 8.16.88 Concordia
Jeremiah Warren OL 6.3 325 R 9.20.87 South Florida
Reese Wiggins WR 5.11 185 R 5.5.91 East Carolina
The Storm also acquired All-Arena offensive lineman D.J. Brandel in a trade with the Cleveland Gladiators for a claim order position.
Brandel (6-foot-5, 310 lbs., Chapman) joins the Storm after spending his rookie season with the Gladiators. The second-year lineman started in 14-of-15 games for the Gladiators, helping to anchor a strong offensive line. Brandel also has shown pass catching ability, reeling in five passes for 36 yards and two touchdowns. His performance with Cleveland earned him second team All-Arena honors as a rookie.
The team reassigned quarterback Michael German, defensive lineman Marcus Pittman, and offensive linemen Joe Kaleta and J.J. Unga.
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