Esks Add Two on Offence
Published on May 9, 2013 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Edmonton Elks News Release
(Edmonton) - The Edmonton Eskimo Football Club announces the signing of import wide receiver Rico Wallace and import running back John White.
Wallace finished his collegiate career as the Shenandoah Hornets all-time leader with 189 receptions for 3,287 receiving yards and 28 touchdowns. In 2011, he was named second-team NCAA Division III All-American. The following year, he signed with the Carolina Panthers as undrafted free agent.
In two seasons at Utah, White set school records for rushing yards per game (106.7) and career 100-yard games (14). He ranks sixth in school history in career rushing yards with 2,560, fourth all-time in career rushes, with 534, and is tied for fourth in career rushing touchdowns with 23. White is the only running back in school history with back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons. Prior to Utah, he set numerous records at L.A. Harbor College (2009-10) and was named Central West Conference Offensive Player of the Year.
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