Eskimos sign Jarred Winkel
October 1, 2007 - Canadian Football League (CFL)
Edmonton Elks News Release
(Edmonton) The Edmonton Eskimos have claimed non-import running back Jarred Winkel from the Winnipeg Blue Bombers
non-active roster. In 2006, the former University of Alberta star spent his rookie CFL season with the Esks, appearing in five games.
He was released by Edmonton on June 23/07 and signed a practice roster agreement with Winnipeg on July 1st.
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JARRED WINKEL
RB
(Non-Import)
Alberta
Born: October 28, 1980 - Edmonton, AB
Height: 5-11 Weight: 210
Yrs Esks: 2nd
Yrs CFL: 2nd
Games Played
2006: 5
CFL Career: 5
Playoffs: 0
Grey Cup: 0
Acquired: Claimed off the Winnipeg non-active roster October 1, 2007.
2006: (Edmonton) Appeared in five games for the Eskimos and recorded three carries for 12 yards.
College/Personal: Winkel played 31 regular season games for the Golden Bears, running for 3,311 yards on 506 carries and adding 20 touchdowns. He is number two on the Alberta All-Time rushing list and number six on the CW all-time rushing list. Winkel has had 11 150-yard rushing games in his career, including two for over 200 yards. He was named a CIS Second Team All-Canadian and Canada West All-Star in both 2003 and 2004. Jarred attended Salisbury High School in Edmonton and played for the Edmonton Wildcats from 1998-2001.
The Edmonton Eskimo Football Club is one of the most successful teams in CFL history with 13 Grey Cup championships and a North American pro-sports record of 34 consecutive years in the playoffs. A community-owned team, the Eskimos pride themselves on giving back to the community that has supported the organization throughout its illustrious history.
Canadian Football League Stories from October 1, 2007
- Eskimos participate in Read-In Week - Edmonton Elks
- Bombers add OL Riley Clayton - Winnipeg Blue Bombers
- Bombers prepare to tackle the Lions - Winnipeg Blue Bombers
- Denny Creehan Relieved of Coaching Duties - Calgary Stampeders
- Eskimos sign Jarred Winkel - Edmonton Elks
- Eskimos sign QB; delete two from practice roster - Edmonton Elks
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