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 36)
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

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

Professional career

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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

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  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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