The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed linebacker Enock Makonzo on Thursday according to the CFL Transactions page.
Enock Makonzo is five foot eleven and weighs 195 pounds. The 27-year-old from Lachine, Quebec, signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on May 6, 2024. He did not play in 2024 due to injury. Makonzo became a free agent on February 11, 2025.
The Edmonton Elks drafted Makonzo in the first round (4th pick) in the 2022 CFL Draft. In 2022, Makonzo made 56 tackles, one tackle on special teams, two sacks, and one forced fumble in 16 games. In 2023, he made 11 tackles and one forced fumble in five games. The Elks released him on May 1, 2024.
Collegiately, Makonzo played two seasons at New Mexico Military Institute (2017-18) making 105 tackles (58 solos, 47 assists), 14.5 tackles for loss, two sacks, one forced fumble, one interception, and one pass breakup in 18 games for the Broncos.
Then, he transferred to Coastal Carolina (2019-21) with 150 tackles (79 solos, 71 assists), 21.5 tackles for loss, two sacks, one pass breakup, five forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries in 27 games for the Chanticleers. He was a two-time All-Sun Belt Honorable Mention and Third Team All-Sun Belt Conference by Phil Steele in 2020.
