The Edmonton Eskimos have signed international running back Nic Grigsby.
A two year CFL veteran, Grigsby signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 2014. In his CFL debut, the five-foot-11, 195-pound running back recorded 122 yards on 21 carries. He went on to amass 162 carries for 744 yards and eight touchdowns, as well as 55 receptions for 444 yards and one touchdown in 14 games before his release.
The following week, he signed with Hamilton where he would add another 30 carries for 146 yards and three catches for 29 yards with the Tiger-Cats that season. During the 102nd Grey Cup game, he recorded 115 yards on 28 carries and two touchdowns. He also recorded one catch for 22 yards.
Earlier this season, he recorded 59 yards on 10 carries and three receptions for 16 yards.
Prior to the CFL, Grigsby signed as an undrafted free agent with the NFL’s Miami Dolphins. He also spent time with the Oakland Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
In four seasons (2007-10) at the University of Arizona, he recorded 572 carries for 2,957 yards and 28 touchdowns, and 85 receptions for 508 yards and three touchdowns in 45 games.
2 – Nic Grigsby
Running Back (international)
College: Arizona
Born: Dec. 26, 1988 – Wittier, CA
Height: 5.11
Weight: 195
The Eskimos also announce the signing of international defensive back Aaron Hester to the practice roster.
12 – Aaron Hester
Defensive Back (international)
College: UCLA
Born: March 1, 1990 – Los Angeles, CA
Height: 6.02
Weight: 198
