The Toronto Argonauts signed defensive lineman Ifenna Onyeka and linebacker Ife Onyemenam on Thursday according to the CFL Transactions page.
Ifenna Onyeka is six foot two and weighs 250 pounds. The 23-year-old from Brampton, Ontario, was drafted by the Toronto Argonauts in the fifth round (45th pick) in the 2024 CFL Draft. In 2024, Onyeka made one tackle in two preseason games. The Argonauts released him on June 2, 2024, and he returned to Carleton for his final collegiate season.
Collegiately, Onyeka played five seasons at Carleton University (2020-24) making 103 tackles (60 solos, 43 assists), 24.5 tackles for loss, 14.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and one pass breakup in 34 games for the Ravens.
In 2023, Onyeka made 46 tackles (21 solos, 25 assists), 11.5 tackles for loss, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery in eight games. In 2024, he made 26 tackles (19 solos, 7 assists), 12 tackles for loss, 9 sacks, and one forced fumble in eight games. He won the John Ruddy Award in 2023 and was named Second Team All USports All-Canadian in 2024.
Ife Onyemenam is six foot one and weighs 215 pounds. The 24-year-old from Toronto, Ontario, was drafted by the Argonauts in the sixth round (54th pick) of the 2023 CFL Draft. In 2023, he made two tackles and one tackle on special teams in two preseason games.
The Argonauts released him on June 3, 2023. The Argonauts re-signed Onyemenam on November 23, 2023. In 2024, he made one tackle and two tackles on special teams in two preseason games. The Argonauts released him again on June 2, 2024.
Collegiately, Onyemenam played four seasons at Wilford Laurier (2019, 2021-23) making 126 tackles (88 solos, 78 assists), 9.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, three interceptions for 45 yards, 12 pass breakups, five forced fumbles, and one blocked punt in 36 games for the Golden Hawks. He was named a two-time First Team OUA All-Star and First Team USports All-Canadian.
