RedBlacks Extend National Defensive Lineman Kene Onyeka
Published on December 20, 2022 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Ottawa RedBlacks News Release
OTTAWA - The Ottawa REDBLACKS have re-signed national defensive lineman Kene Onyeka to a two-year contract, the team announced today.
Onyeka, 26, is coming off his third CFL season, all with the REDBLACKS, in which he enjoyed the highest production of his career. The Lagos, Nigeria native, who grew up in Brampton, Ontario, appeared in 17 games, recording 26 total tackles, five sacks, and a forced fumble.
"I'm very happy to sign on for another two years with the REDBLACKS," said Onyeka. "I'm just happy to get to do what I love in a place that I love."
A product of the Carleton Ravens, Onyeka was selected in the fourth round, 29th overall, by the REDBLACKS in the 2018 CFL Draft.
National defensive linemman Kene Onyeka
HEIGHT: 6-3 | WEIGHT: 247 lbs | BIRTHDAY: 1996-11-18
HOMETOWN: Lagos, NG | SCHOOL: Carleton
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