Esks Sign 2013 Draft Class
Published on May 30, 2013 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Edmonton Elks News Release
(Edmonton) - The Edmonton Eskimo Football Club announces the signing of the following five members from the 2013 draft class:
- Linebacker Kyle Norris (24th overall)
- Offensive Lineman Christopher Mercer (26th overall)
- Offensive Lineman Taylor Servais (34th overall)
- Defensive End Elie Ngoyi (51st overall)
- Fullback Smith Wright (55th overall)
Defensive lineman Stefan Charles (10th overall) and linebacker Jorgen Hus (31st overall) have signed with the NFL's Tennessee Titans and St. Louis Rams respectively.
Kyle Norris
Linebacker (non-import)
College: Saint Mary's
Height: 6.03
Weight: 232
During his final year in the CIS, Norris registered 48 tackles, three sacks, one interception and one forced fumble. He spent four years with the Huskies recording 101 tackles.
Christopher Mercer
Offensive Lineman (non-import)
College: Regina
Height: 6.07
Weight: 290
Mercer was a CIS second-team All-Canadian and a Canada all-star as a member of the Regina Rams o-line. He started all four years with the Rams.
Taylor Servais
Offensive Lineman (non-import)
College: Ottawa
Height: 6.04
Weight: 300
Servais was acquired by the Esks in a draft day trade with the Calgary Stampeders in exchange for defensive lineman Etienne Legare. He spent three years with the Ottawa Gee-Gees and was a 2011 OUA East second-team All-Star.
Elie Ngoyi
Defensive Lineman (non-import)
College: Bishop's
Height: 6.02
Weight: 270
Ngoyi had an exceptional season in 2012 with Bishop's University. The six-foot-two, 270-pound defensive lineman recorded 38.5 tackles and 4.5 sacks.
Smith Wright
Fullback (non-import)
College: Alberta
Height: 6.02
Weight: 220
Wright carried the ball 29 times for 74 yards and three touchdowns. He also hauled in 13 receptions for 113 yards over his five-year career as a University of Alberta Golden Bear.
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