The Edmonton Eskimos have signed free agent defensive end Don Oramasionwu (pronounced Or-Ram-Ah-See-Own).
Oramasionwu is entering his sixth season with the Green and Gold and his ninth in the league. In 101 career games, including 84 consecutive games played, he has amassed 104 defensive tackles, eight quarterback sacks and three forced fumbles.
He was originally selected by his hometown Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the 2008 CFL Draft. The six-foot-two, 290-pound Oramasionwu attended training camp before returning to the University of Manitoba for his senior year.
He spent three seasons with the Bombers before signing with Edmonton as a free agent on Feb. 15, 2012. He later re-signed on Jan. 28, 2015.
During his collegiate career at the University of Manitoba, Oramasionwu recorded 36 tackles, one quarterback sack, four tackles for a loss and a fumble recovery as a senior. He was named a Canada-West All-Star for his efforts. Oramasionwu won the Vanier Cup with the Bisons in 2007. He was also a CIS All-Canadian.
Don Oramasionwu
Defensive End (national)
College: Manitoba
Born: June 4, 1986 – Winnipeg, MN
Height: 6.02
Weight 290
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