The Edmonton Elks re-signed defensive back Donovan Olumba to a one-year contract extension through the 2024 season on Tuesday.
Donovan Olumba is six foot two and weighs 205 pounds. The 28-year-old from Nashville, Tennessee, made six tackles in three games for the Elks in 2023. The Elks signed Olumba as a free agent on September 1, 2022. In 2022, Olumba made one interception in two games for the Elks.
Before Edmonton, Olumba signed with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2018. He played one regular season game for the Cowboys in 2019. In addition, Olumba had stints with the Cleveland Browns, Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Los Angeles Rams, and Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Collegiately, Olumba played three seasons at Alderson-Broaddus University (2013-15) with 61 tackles (48 solo, 13 assists), six interceptions for 220 yards, two touchdowns, 13 punt returns for 143 yards, one touchdown, two fumble recoveries, and two blocked kicks in 30 games for the Battlers.
Then, Olumba transferred to Portland State in 2017 with 21 tackles (15 solo, 6 assists), two tackles for loss, and seven pass breakups in 11 games for the Vikings.
