Eskimos Sign Canadian Defensive Back Donovan Alexander
Published on February 2, 2011 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Edmonton Elks News Release
(Edmonton) The Edmonton Eskimos continue to upgrade their pool of Canadian talent with the signing of free agent defensive back Donovan Alexander, who spent the past two seasons with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Alexander played in 15 games ( 4 starts at cornerback) in 2010 finishing the regular season with 14 defensive tackles. Also dressed for the 2010 playoffs and Grey Cup. A third round pick (23 overall) by Montreal in the 2007 CFL Canadian Draft, the North Dakota product was traded to the ¬ËRiders in February 2009. As a rookie in 2008, he played in four games with Montreal.
Edmonton Eskimo General Manager Eric Tillman says "Donovan has been a two year starting corner in this league and both Kavis Reed (Eskimo Head Coach) and I believe that at age 25 he has plenty of upside.
We expect that defensive coodinator Rich Stubler will bring out the best in Donovan and if so, he's a potential ratio changer for us."
Canadian Football League Stories from February 2, 2011
- Alouettes Sign Five New Players - Montreal Alouettes
- Rob Lazeo Retires After 14 CFL Seasons - Calgary Stampeders
- Eskimos Sign Canadian Defensive Back Donovan Alexander - Edmonton Elks
- Davis Sanchez Extends with Lions Through 2013 - B.C. Lions
- Frazier Back to Bolster Secondary - Saskatchewan Roughriders
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