Some native expertise was added to the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Thursday.
Regina native Nicholas Dheilly, 24, signed with the Inexperienced and White as a defensive finish, in accordance with a press launch.
The participant started his U Sports activities profession enjoying for the College of Regina Rams, the place he was named the 2016 Canada West rookie of the 12 months.
In 2018, he left his hometown Rams to play for the Canadian Junior Soccer League’s Okanogan Solar and was named an all-star after an eight-sack season.
Upon returning to U Sports activities soccer in 2019, Dheilly suited up for the College of Saskatchewan Huskies, the place he made 24 defensive tackles, six sacks and one interception earlier than getting into the 2020 CFL Draft.
He was chosen forty sixth general by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and performed in 4 video games this season, making one particular groups sort out.
The Saskatchewan CFL membership stated Dheilly will probably be moved to its suspended listing whereas he completes his COVID-19 quarantine.
The Roughriders host the Edmonton Elks subsequent at 3 p.m. on Saturday at Mosaic Stadium.
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