The B.C. Lions signed former San Diego quarterback Judd Erickson, former Rhode Island linebacker Henry Yianakopolos, and former Elon College wide receiver Bryson Daughtry on Tuesday.
Judd Erickson is six foot four and weighs 225 pounds. The 24-year-old from Highlands Ranch, Colorado, went undrafted and was set to try out for the Denver Broncos.
Collegiately, Erickson played one game in three seasons at Colorado State (2017-19). Then, he transferred to San Diego (2021-22) completing 136 of 254 passes (54%) for 1,749 yards, 14 touchdowns, 10 interceptions, 22 carries for -38 yards, one catch for eight yards, and one touchdown in 11 games for the Toreros.
In his final season, Erickson completed 113 of 211 passes (54%) for 1,406 yards, 11 touchdowns, three interceptions, 15 carries for -52 yards, one catch for eight yards, and one touchdown in seven games. He was named a two-time PFL Academic Honor Roll.
Henry Yianakopolos is six foot one and weighs 225 pounds. The 24-year-old from Hopkinton, New Hampshire, made 46 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, one interception, three pass breakups, and one forced fumble in 11 games for the Rams.
Yianakopolos played five seasons at Rhode Island (2018-22) with 117 tackles, 13.5 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, two interceptions, ten pass breakups, and one forced fumble in 38 games. He is a two-time CAA Football Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll.
Bryson Daughtry is six foot one and weighs 197 pounds. The 22-year-old from Charlotte, North Carolina, was named Third Team All-CAA by Phil Steele after making 43 catches for 796 yards, and six touchdowns in 12 games for the Phoenix.
Daughtry played five seasons at Elon College (2018-22) with 132 catches for 1,944 yards, 13 touchdowns, three carries for 17 yards, two touchdowns, and six punt returns for 30 yards in 49 games.
