Riders Sign National DL Deshawn Stevens
CFL Saskatchewan Roughriders

Riders Sign National DL Deshawn Stevens

Published on July 30, 2025 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Saskatchewan Roughriders News Release


The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed National defensive lineman DeShawn Stevens.

Stevens (6'2-255) signed with the B.C. Lions in December 2024, suiting up for one game. Prior to the Lions, he was selected in the first round (sixth overall) by the Ottawa REDBLACKS in the 2021 CFL Draft where he played in 20 games over the next three seasons, recording eight defensive tackles and 10 stops on special teams.

Collegiately, the Toronto native played for the University of Maine Black Bears from 2017 to 2020, registering 211 total tackles (including 22 for a loss), 12 sacks, one interception, three forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries over 29 games. He appeared in 10 games (starting three) in 2017, with the highlight being a 14-tackle game In 2018, Stevens received the Walter Abbott Award as the team's Most Outstanding Defensive Player and earned a spot on the All-CAA Second Team.

Stevens transferred to West Virginia for the 2021 season, in which he registered 12 tackles in 12 games.

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