Lions Add to Defensive Line with Signings of Michael Divinity Jr. and O'Bryan Goodson
June 10, 2021 - Canadian Football League (CFL)
B.C. Lions News Release
(Vancouver) - The BC Lions Football Club has added two more for the defensive line: DE Michael Divinity Jr. (A) and DL O'Bryan Goodson (A).
Divinity Jr. (6'2", 241 lbs)- Attended 2020 training camp with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after signing as a non-drafted free agent. Following his release in September, he was signed to the Seattle Seahawks practice squad.
In four seasons at Louisiana State University (2016-19), Divinity Jr. registered 105 total tackles, 17 tackles for a loss, eight sacks and four forced fumbles while capping off his Tigers career by winning the National Championship. After suiting up as a true freshman in 2016, Divinity Jr. made his first LSU start in the Citrus Bowl victory over Louisville that season.
Goodson (6'1", 297 lbs)- Enjoyed a productive four seasons at the University of Memphis (2017-2020), suiting up in 46 games and recording 99 total tackles, six sacks, five forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries plus a pass knockdown. Earned 2019 Honourable Mention All-AAC.
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