Former Dinos linebacker Mike Edem’s
fabulous rookie season with the Montreal Alouettes is being recognized.
The 6’1”, 200 lbs. Edem is the Alouettes nominee not only for
the Rookie of the Year but also Canadian Player of the Year.
A native of Brampton,
ON., Edem was selected in the first round (3rd
overall) by the Montreal. He gained a starting spot at free
safety during training camp and has been a fixture in Montreal’s starting
defence since the opening game.
With one game remaining in the
regular Canadian Football League season, Edem has recorded 46 solo tackles on
defence and another eight on special teams. In addition he has been a ball hawk
on defence with three interceptions, three fumble recoveries and has recorded
five quarterback sacks.
Mike joined the Alouettes
directly from the Dinos where he played two seasons, one in the secondary and
last year at linebacker. He started his CIS career at McGill University
and red-shirted due to the transfer rule in 2010.
In 2012 Edem was the Canada West
Conference President’s Award nominee for the defensive player of the year,
leading the Conference with 55 tackles, including 9.5 tackles for a loss. Earning
Conference all-star honours but somehow did not receive all-Canadian status.
Mike plans on returning to the University of Calgary in the winter semester to
complete his degree requirements.
The Dinos are extremely proud of
Mike’s accomplishments in his rookie season as a professional as he serves as
an inspiration to current members of the program.
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