The Ottawa Redblacks are set to sign linebacker Ayinde Eley on Saturday according to The Canadian Press reporter Dan Ralph.
Ayinde Eley is six foot three and weighs 233 pounds. The 26-year-old from Olney, Maryland, signed with the B.C. Lions on April 3, 2024. In 2024, he made 60 tackles, six tackles on special teams, and one forced fumble in 17 games. The Lions released him on February 21, 2024.
The Carolina Panthers signed Eley as an undrafted free agent on May 16, 2023. In 2023, he made six tackles (2 solos, 4 assists), one sack, and one quarterback hit in three preseason games. Next, he signed with the Houston Roughnecks (UFL) on January 22, 2024, and was released on March 21, 2024.
Collegiately, Eley played three seasons at Maryland (2018-20) making 111 tackles (58 solos, 53 assists), five tackles for loss, half a sack, two interceptions for 35 yards, six pass breakups, and fumble recoveries in 25 games for the Terrapins. He was named an All-Big Ten Honorable Mention by the coaches in 2019.
Then, Eley transferred to Georgia Tech (2021-22) making 208 tackles (100 solos, 108 assists), 13 tackles for loss, four sacks, four forced fumbles, and four pass breakups in 23 games for the Yellow Jackets. He was named Second Team All-ACC and Second Team All-ACC by the Associated Press in 2022.
