Tiger-Cats Sign Two, Release 11
May 14, 2025 - Canadian Football League (CFL)
Hamilton Tiger-Cats News Release
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced the signing of linebacker Devin Veresuk, the club's second overall pick in the 2025 CFL Draft, and offensive lineman Félix Despins.
Veresuk, 23, is a 6-2, 240-pound Windsor, Ontario native who played 22 games over his collegiate career with the University of Windsor Lancers. He recorded 199 total tackles, 11 quarterback sacks, 15.5 tackles for loss, two forced fumbles, and one interception. A two-time OUA Second Team All-Star and 2024 East-West Bowl participant, Veresuk posted 74 tackles (39 solo), five tackles for loss, two quarterback sacks and two passes defended in nine games during his final season.
Despins, is a 6-3, 313-pound native of Varennes, Québec who previously played football at Concordia University.
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have also released the following players:
AMER - RB - Spencer Brown
NAT - OL - Dayton Black
AMER - WR - Brevin Easton
AMER - WR - Cephus Johnson
AMER - WR - Griffin Hebert
AMER - DE - Maalik Hall
AMER - DE - Marcel Walker-Burgess
NAT - LB - Mitchell Townsend
AMER - DB - DJ Daniel
AMER - DB - Tyler Boatwright
NAT - DB - Gaddiel Kazadi
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