CFL Edmonton Elks

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.

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