The Edmonton Elks released offensive lineman Jonathan Buskey on Monday. Buskey signed with the Elks on March 4, 2024.
Jonathan Buskey is six foot seven and weighs 330 pounds. The 25-year-old from Mobile, Alabama, played three seasons at Coffeyville Community College (2017-19) playing 12 games with three tackles (2 solo, 1 assist) for the Red Ravens. He was a two-time KJCCC All-Conference Honorable Mention in 2018 and 2019.
Next, he transferred to Chowan University in 2021 where the Hawks finished 7-3 on the season averaging 38.5 points per game, 135.3 rushing yards per game, 296.90 passing yards per game, 432.2 average total yards, and 52 touchdowns.
Then, he transferred to Elizabeth City State University in 2023 playing eight games for the Vikings with one tackle (1 solo). The Vikings finished 3-7 on the season averaging 18.3 points per game, 143.9 rushing yards per game, 144.30 passing yards per game, 288.2 average total yards, and 24 touchdowns.
After the season, Buskey took part in the third annual Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Pigskin Showdown in December 2023, an All-Star game for HBCU draft-eligible players.
