Esks get deeper on D
May 4, 2004 - Canadian Football League (CFL)
Edmonton Elks News Release
(Edmonton) The defending Grey Cup champion Edmonton Eskimos officially announced today the signing of defensive back Jeffrey Stanton.
In 47 career games at Tuskegee University, Stanton recorded 105 tackles 5 interceptions and 5 pass knock downs. Proving to be a threat on both sides of the ball, Stanton also returned 125 punts for 1337 yards (10.7 avg.) with 7 touchdowns and chalked up 43 kick-offs returns for 1078 yards (25.1 avg.) and 2 TD's. In 2002, Stanton was named as a First Team All-SIAC free-safety and return specialist.
In 2003, Stanton was presented with the Oliver M. Thompson Award which recognizes community service and is awarded by Washington D.C.'s renowned Pigskin Club. He also received a letter of salutation from U.S. President George W. Bush.
Jeffrey Stanton
DB (Import)
Tuskegee
Born: May 1, 1981 â Montgomery, AL
Ht: 5-11 Wt: 188
Yrs Esks: 1st
Yrs CFL: 1st
Yrs Pro: 1st
Acquired: Signed as a free agent May 3, 2004
The Grey Cup champion Edmonton Eskimos open their 2004 training camp Sunday, May 23rd at Concordia University College of Alberta. Edmonton Eskimo 2004 season tickets are now available, ranging in price from $109 to $350. Call (780) 448-ESKS or 1-800-667-3757 to get yours today! For more information on the Edmonton Eskimo Football Club, please visit our web site at www.esks.com.
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