Ottawa Redblacks sign 2021 first round pick

By CityNews Ottawa

Posted May 6, 2022 03:45:12 PM.

The Ottawa Redblacks announced on May 6 that the club signed its first round draft choice from 2021, linebacker Deshawn Stevens, to a Canadian Football League (CFL) contract.

Stevens, 24, was selected sixth overall by the Ottawa Redblacks in the 2021 CFL Draft. The Toronto native was coming off of a season with Maine that saw him rack up 36 tackles, including 13 that were unassisted, in a shortened four-game season.

Stevens transferred to West Virginia for the 2021 season, and recorded 12 tackles through 10 games.

The Redblacks start the 2022 training camp next week. Rookies report on May 11, with camp officially opening on May 14.

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