CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders have added national defensive lineman Kail Dava to their roster, the team announced on Wednesday.
The 23-year-old Barrie, Ont., native was claimed off the practice roster of the BC Lions. Dava was a fifth-round selection (44th overall) by the Lions in the 2024 Canadian Football League draft.
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In college, Dava played 48 games over five years (2019-23) at Tennessee Tech.
He had 87 career tackles for the Golden Eagles including 24.5 tackles for loss. Dava also had eight sacks, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries.
Calgary is preparing to face the Edmonton Elks on Monday, Sep. 2, as part of the OK Tire Labour Day Weekend.