The Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-signed defensive lineman Mario Kendricks Jr. on Tuesday according to the CFL Transactions page.
Mario Kendricks Jr. is six foot and weighs 294 pounds. The 24-year-old from Kissimmee, Florida, signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent on May 14, 2024, but the Dolphins released him on July 31, 2024.
Then, Kendricks Jr. signed with the Seattle Seahawks on August 8, 2024. He played two preseason games making two tackles (1 solo, 1 assist). The Seahawks released him on August 27, 2024. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats signed Kendricks Jr. on September 8, 2024.
In 2024, he made two tackles, and one sack in two games before returning to the practice squad. The Ticats released him on October 26, 2024.
Collegiately, Kendricks played five seasons at Virginia Tech (2019-23) making 67 tackles (35 solos, 32 assists), 16 tackles for loss, 7 sacks, and three pass breakups in 56 games for the Hokies. In 2023, Kendricks made 16 tackles (10 solos, 6 assists), 4.5 tackles for loss, and 1.5 sacks in 13 games.
