RedBlacks Sign OL Jeremy Hickey and RB Devonte Williams
April 20, 2022 - Canadian Football League (CFL)
Ottawa RedBlacks News Release
OTTAWA - The Ottawa REDBLACKS added a pair of American players to the roster on Wednesday, signing offensive lineman Jeremy Hickey and running back Devonte Williams.
Hickey, 26, joins the REDBLACKS from The Spring League's Aviators and having played in the league since 2019. Hickey played college ball at Eastern Michigan, where he started 12 of 13 games at left guard in 2018.
American offensive lineman Jeremy Hickey
HEIGHT: 6-5 | WEIGHT: 300 lbs | BIRTHDAY: 1996-02-21
HOMETOWN: Bloomfield Hills, MI | SCHOOL: Eastern Michigan
Williams, 25 comes to Ottawa following a collegiate career split between Indiana and Southeastern Louisiana. Williams started 11 games in his senior year, rushing 136 times for 599 yards and eight touchdowns. He also returned nine punts for 126 yards.
American running back Devonte Williams
HEIGHT: 5-9 | WEIGHT: 170 lbs | BIRTHDAY: 1997-02-05
HOMETOWN: Columbia, MD | SCHOOL: Southeastern Louisiana
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