Elie Ngoyi (born September 25, 1988) is a Canadian football defensive end. The Edmonton Eskimos drafted him in the sixth round of the 2013 CFL Draft. . He played CIS football at Bishop's University.[1]

Elie Ngoyi
No. 97
Date of birth (1988-09-25) September 25, 1988 (age 35)
Place of birthDemocratic Republic of the Congo
Career information
CFL statusNational
Position(s)DE
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight255 lb (116 kg)
Canada universityBishop's
CFL draft2013 / Round: 6 / Pick: 51
Drafted byEdmonton Eskimos
Career history
As player
20132016Edmonton Eskimos
2017Montreal Alouettes
Career highlights and awards
Career stats

Early years edit

Ngoyi was born in Brazzaville, Congo, Africa, and moved to Canada at age ten. He first played football in grade 9.[2]

Professional career edit

The Edmonton Eskimos of the CFL drafted Ngoyi with the 51st pick in the 2013 CFL Draft.[3] After playing 53 games with the Eskimos over four seasons, he was released after training camp on June 17, 2017.

References edit

  1. ^ Moddejonge, Gerry (June 12, 2013). "Edmonton Eskimos camp member Elie Ngoyi combines strength, size and speed". edmontonsun.com. Retrieved September 4, 2014.
  2. ^ Wood, John (April 16, 2013). "Interview: Is CFL Prospect Elie Ngoyi Dibwe (DE), Nearing the NFL". hogshaven.com. Retrieved September 4, 2014.
  3. ^ "Draft Tracker". cfl.ca. Archived from the original on August 24, 2014. Retrieved September 4, 2014.

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