Blue Bombers Select Muamba with First Overall Selection
Published on May 8, 2011 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Winnipeg Blue Bombers News Release
WINNIPEG, MB - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have selected St. Francis Xavier linebacker Henoc Muamba with the first overall selection of the 2011 CFL Canadian Draft.
"This is an exciting day for me and my family," said Muamba. "I've always dreamed of playing football professionally and to be picked first overall by such a great organization like Blue Bombers, I couldn't be happier. I'm looking forward to getting to know my teammates and coming to camp ready to compete for a Grey Cup championship."
Muamba (6-0, 230, St. Francis Xavier, DOB: February 23, 1989 in Mississauga, Ontario) was the President's Trophy winner last season, which is given annually to the top defensive player in the CIS. He leaves St. F-X as the school's all-time leader in tackles with 149.5 and enjoyed a tremendous senior season which saw him finish second in the Atlantic University Sport Conference (AUS) and fourth in the country with 63.5 total tackles. He also ranked in the top 10 in his conference with 11 tackles for losses and 3.5 sacks, while adding one interception, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. His performance earned him All-Canadian status for the third straight season, including first-team nominations two years running. Muamba participated in the CIS East West Bowl and was also the AUS nominee for the President's Trophy in 2008.
"We're very excited to add an outstanding player like Henoc through the draft," said Vice-President and General Manager, Joe Mack. "He is someone who possesses tremendous talent and has all the tools necessary in order to be successful in this league. We're very happy with our selection and look forward to having him suit up in blue and gold."
The Blue Bombers also hold the fourth overall pick, as well as the 17th, 24th, 32nd and 41st picks in this year's draft.
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