Esks Sign Linebacker
Published on December 3, 2012 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Edmonton Elks News Release
(Edmonton) - The Edmonton Eskimos continue to add physical presence to the green and gold defence with the signing of import linebacker Donovan Richard.
Richard finished his collegiate career as a three-year starter and South Carolina State's all-time leading career tackler. He earned First-Team All Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference honours as a senior, leading the team with 119 tackles. Earlier this year, Richard signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent, but was released twice.
Donovan Richard
Linebacker (import)
Ht: 6.0 Wt: 215
Born Aug. 16, 1989 - Georgetown, SC
College: South Carolina State
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