ACQUIRED: Signed with the Riders in 2021

YEARS IN CFL: 5

YEARS WITH ROUGHRIDERS: 3

2022: Saw action in two games for the Riders in 2022, recording 2 defensive tackles and two special teams tackles.

PRO: Onyeka was selected in the second round (10th overall) by Edmonton in the 2018 CFL Draft. Played 27 games for the Elks, making five defensive tackles and 13 special teams tackles. He played nine regular-season games as well as the West Final for the Roughriders in 2021. He registered 24 defensives tackles, lining up at both cornerback and strong side linebacker. The 28-year-old also contributed on special teams, making seven tackles.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

• Made CFL debut June 14, 2018

COLLEGE: Was a three-time USPORTS First Team All-Canadian, a three-time OUA First Team All-Star and a 2014 OUA All-Rookie at Wilfrid Laurier. Helped the Golden Hawks win the OUA Championship in 2016. Made 180 defensive tackles, 10 interceptions, 11 knockdowns, five forced fumbles and two sacks over four collegiate seasons.