CFL Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Tiger-Cats Add Pair to Practice Roster

Published on November 14, 2018 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Hamilton Tiger-Cats News Release


The Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced Wednesday the football club has added two players to the team's practice roster, including international defensive back Robert Porter Jr. and national receiver Mitch O'Connor.

Porter Jr., 25, was added to the Tiger-Cats practice roster earlier this season on August 19 before being released October 1. Prior to this season, he suited up in five games with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 2017, collecting two defensive tackles and five special teams tackles. The 5-10, 188-pound native of Detroit, Michigan, spent time with the NFL's Chicago Bears in 2016 after two seasons at Jackson State (2014-15). He earned All-SWAC honours in 2015 after posting 38 tackles, one interception and 12 passes defended with the Tigers.

O'Connor, 24, spent time on the Tiger-Cats practice roster earlier this season (June 10 to August 6) after joining the team during training camp June 3 and playing in Hamilton's second preseason game at Montreal. In 2017, he posted 22 receptions for 320 yards and a touchdown in 10 games with McMaster University, and appeared in the U SPORTS East-West Bowl. The 6-2, 195-pound native of Kingston, Ontario, played in 27 career games with the Marauders from 2014 to 2017, registering 54 receptions for 734 yards and three touchdowns. O'Connor was a member of McMaster's 2014 Yates Cup (OUA Championship) and Mitchell Bowl-winning team.

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