CFL Edmonton Elks

Esks Add Pair

Published on February 13, 2015 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Edmonton Elks News Release


(Edmonton) - The Edmonton Eskimo Football Club announces the signing of international linebacker Shane Horton and international wide receiver/kick returner Eric Page.

Shane Horton

Horton spent the last two seasons with the Toronto Argonauts where he recorded 59 defensive tackles, 19 special teams tackles, five quarterback sacks and four fumble recoveries.

In four seasons (2008-11) at the University of Southern California, Horton recorded 99 tackles. Prior to USC, he spent the 2007 season at UNLV at safety, recording 35 tackles and one interception.

Linebacker (international)

College: Southern California

Born: July 25, 1988 - Chatsworth, CA

Height: 6.01

Weight: 215

Years in CFL: 2

Eric Page

In three years (2009-11) at the University of Toledo, Page recorded 306 receptions for 3,446 yards and 25 touchdowns. He also returned 80 kicks for 2,184 yards and four touchdowns and 46 punts for 365 yards and one touchdown. In 2011, he earned first-team All-MAC honours at wide receiver, kick returner and punt returner.

Page also spent time with the NFL's Denver Broncos and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Wide Receiver/Kick Returner (international)

College: Toledo

Born: Sept. 23, 1991 - Toledo

Height: 5.10

Weight: 180




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