TRAVIS BOND, QUMAIN BLACK AND JUSTIN WILSON JOIN THE LA KISS
Los Angeles, CA (November 11th, 2015) – The LA KISS have been assigned three former NFL players to their roster for the 2016 AFL season. They have acquired offensive linemen, Travis Bond, cornerback, Qumain Black, and wide receiver, Justin Wilson.
“Really excited to see what these guys can do because they all have so much experience,” said LA KISS Head Coach, Omarr Smith. “Black and Winston have tremendous athleticism and the potential to be impact players. As well as Travis Bond, who could really develop into a dominate offensive lineman within this league!”
Travis Bond, the 6’6”, 329lbs, offensive linemen, originally from North Carolina, is entering his 1st season in the AFL. Bond played collegiate football at the University of North Carolina where he appeared in 51 games in his 4 year career. Following college, Bond spent two seasons in the NFL, with the Minnesota Vikings, Carolina Panthers, and St. Louis Rams.
Qumain Black, the 5’10”, 188lbs, cornerback, comes to the LA KISS from the Chicago Bears and is entering his 1st season in the AFL. Black was signed by the Bears following the 2015 draft from East Central University. At East Central, Black was a 4 year starter and earned “All-GAC First Team Selection” and made the “Don Hansen All-Super Region Three Third Team,” in 2013.
Justin Wilson, the 6’1”, 175lbs, wide receiver, is also entering his 1st season in the AFL. He attended Delaware State where he is ranked 2nd for receptions (189), 4th for touchdowns (23) and 4th in receiving yards (2,416). Following college, Wilson made the Green Bay Packers training camp in 2013 and also played the last 2 years in the CFL.
For more information about the LA KISS and this announcement, please visit lakissfootball.com.
ABOUT LA KISS FOOTBALL:
Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, two of the greatest showmen of all time, brought pro football to Los Angeles with the formation of LA KISS Football. In just one year, LA KISS has become a phenomenon by taking the KISS mentality and applying it to a sports team. LA KISS represents the fusion of entertainment and sports like no other brand and delivers an all-encompassing in-game experience that is second to none. LA KISS ownership combines over 40 years of success in both entertainment, sports and business. The leadership team looks to challenge and redefine the term “sports entertainment” by applying the KISS mindset to everything they do. For more information, visit lakissfootball.com or follow the team on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
