CFL Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Four American players added to the roster on the third day of camp

Published on May 21, 2022 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Hamilton Tiger-Cats News Release


The Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced the football club has signed four American players, including linebacker Ezekiel Barnett, defensive back Omar Hicks Onu, offensive lineman Ralph Singleton and wide-receiver Donnell Williams.

Barnett, 23, played 53 games over five seasons at Louisiana Tech (2017-21). The 6-2, 218-pound native of Benton, Louisiana registered 168 total tackles, 13 tackles for loss, seven pass deflections, four interceptions and five sacks.

Hicks Onu played 15 games over two seasons at the University of Montana (2020-21), registering 47 total tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, one interception, 12 pass deflections and one fumble recovery. The 6-1, 195-pound native of Lewisville, Texas began his collegiate career at Oregon State University where he played 24 games over two seasons (2016-17), registering 49 total tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, one interception, two pass deflections and one forced fumble.

Singleton played three seasons at Valdosta State University (2018-21), where he earned all-conference honours in his junior season. The 6-4, 270-pound native of Sumter, South Carolina began his collegiate career at Presbyterian College where he played 11 games in his one season (2017).

Williams, 24, played 48 games over five seasons at the University of Tennessee at Martin (2017-21). The 6-3, 205-pound native of St. Louis, Missouri registered 85 receptions over 1,182 yards and eight touchdowns, earning Phil Steele All-OVC ‚ fourth ‚ team and All-OVC second team ‚ honours in 2021.

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