CFL B.C. Lions

Lions add running back Tyler Ebell and import offensive lineman

Published on July 6, 2009 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
B.C. Lions News Release


(Vancouver) The BC Lions Football Club officially announced today the addition of import running back Tyler Ebell and import offensive lineman Daren Heerspink. Both players will be placed on the club's practice roster and will be on the field this afternoon.

Ebell comes to the Lions after being released by the Toronto Argonauts following training camp last month. The Ventura, California native played collegiately at UCLA before transferring to UTEP in 2004.

Signed by the Edmonton Eskimos in 2007, Ebell led the Green and Gold in rushing that season with 650 yards and a touchdown on 124 carries and was named the club's Outstanding Rookie. He also added 67 receptions for 521 yards and two TD's. In 2008, Ebell was dealt by Edmonton to the Toronto Argonauts along with former BC Lions receiver T.J. Acree for defensive back Jordan Younger. After rupturing his achilles tendon in training camp, Ebell was forced to sit out the 2008 season.

Heerspink was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2008 following a successful career at Portland State. Born in nearby Bellingham, Washington and currently residing in Lynden, Heerspink was a two-year starter with the Pirates and a Second-Team All Big Sky Conference selection in 2006 and 2007. After being released by the Dolphins in 2008, Heerspink was signed by the St. Louis Rams. He was released last week after attending the club's mini camps this past spring.

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