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Written by Kayley Shade, Director of Media Relations

SIOUX FALLS, SD -The Sioux Falls Storm are excited to announce the signings of linebackers T.J. Neal and Tyrell Robinson to the 2019 squad.

Neal (6'0, 235) is entering his rookie season with the Storm. He played three seasons at the University of Illinois where he tallied 245 tackles, 21.5 tackles for loss, two sacks and five pass break-ups. T.J. played his senior season at Auburn University where he accumulated 15 tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss.

"T.J. is a LB that has played with two prominent programs at the FBS level," said Head Coach Kurtiss Riggs. "A very intelligent and athletic LB that we believe will improve our defense from last year."

Robinson (6'4, 230) is entering his first season with the Storm. He played for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL) during the 2018 season. Tyrell played collegiately at the University of Oregon where he finished his senior season with 12 tackles in nine games.

Storm Return All-IFL Kicker For 2019 Season

Written by Kayley Shade, Director of Media Relations

SIOUX FALLS, SD - The Sioux Falls Storm are excited to announce the return of kicker Miles Bergner for the 2019 season.

Miles (6'0, 225) will be returning for his second season with the Storm. During the 2018 season, Bergner completed 65% of his field goals (ranked first in the league), made 77 extra points (ranked second in the league) and scored 143 total points (ranked first in the league). Bergner was named to the First Team All-IFL squad at the conclusion of the

2018 season.

He played collegiately at the University of South of Dakota where he is the Coyotes' all time leading scorer with 276 points. Bergner was the 2016-17 USD Male Scholar Athlete of the Year and was named a First Team All-Missouri Valley Football place-kicker. Miles was one of 11 players selected to the FCS ADA All-America Team.

STORM STRENGTHENS 2019 DEFENSIVE LINE

Written by Kayley Shade, Director of Media Relations

SIOUX FALLS, SD - The Sioux Falls Storm are pleased to announce the signings of defensive lineman Claude Davis, Charles Williams, Desmond Jackson and Sergio Phillips for the 2019 season.

Davis (6'5, 265) will be returning to the Storm for his fifth season. During the 2018 season, Claude tallied 29 tackles, two

he Sioux Falls Storm are pleased to announce the signings of defensive lineman Claude Davis, Charles Williams, Desmond Jackson and Sergio Phillips for the 2019 season.

sacks, 3.5 tackles for loss, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, four pass break-ups and one block. Claude was named to the All-IFL Second-Team Defense roster back-to-back years in 2016 and 2017.

"Claude Davis is a seasoned vet that can do many different things," stated Head Coach Kurtiss Riggs." Claude is athletic enough to play multiple positions and do it at a high level."

Williams (6'2, 250) is returning for his second season with the Storm. During the 2018 season, he was able to accumulate five tackles, one tackle for loss and one block in three games. Charles played collegiately at Northwood University where he tallied 156 total tackles, 17.5 sacks, 38 tackles for loss, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, five pass break-ups and one block.

"Charles is a great athlete that was able to come in at the end of the season and help contribute," said Head Coach Kurtiss Riggs. "We look for Charles to come in immediately and compete for a starting job."

Storm Ink All-IFL Quarterback

Written by Kayley Shade, Director of Media Relations

SIOUX FALLS, SD - The Sioux Falls Storm are excited to announce the return of quarterback Lorenzo Brown for the 2019 season.

Brown (6'0, 205lbs) will be entering his ninth season with the Sioux Falls Storm. Lorenzo is the Storm's all-time leader in rushing yards (2,648) and touchdowns (97). He also ranks third in Storm history in passing yards and touchdowns.

He is a versatile player both through the air and on the ground. During the 2018 season, Lorenzo completed 168 passes for 2,203 yards and 38 touchdowns. He also rushed 139 times for 607 yards earning 24 rushing touchdowns. Brown earned Second Team All-IFL honors in 2018.

"Lorenzo is coming off a very good season and still has room to grow," said Head Coach Kurtiss Riggs."We are fortunate and excited to have Zo back. His last 6 games of the season were some of the best football he has played in his career."

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