BC Lions 2016 Coaching Staff: Wally Buono – Head Coach Mark Washington – Defensive Coordinator & DB’s Robin Ross – Defensive Line Chris Tormey – Linebackers Mike Lionello – Quality Control Khari Jones – Offensive Coordinator & QB’s Dan Dorazio – Offensive Line Marcel Bellefeuille – Receivers Adam Blasetti – Running Backs Marcello Simmons – Special Teams Coordinator Football Operations: Neil McEvoy – Director, Football Operations & Player Personnel Ryan Rigmaiden – Director, U.S. Scouting Geroy Simon – Director, CIS Scouting & Personnel Assistant Practice Times: Thursday, April 28: 11:00 am to 12:20 pm Friday, April 29: 10:30 am to 11:45 am Key Dates: Sunday, May 1 - Seattle Free Agent Camp Tuesday, May 3 - BC Lions State Season Preview teleconference Friday, May 6 – BC Lions local camp (juniors, draft eligible players) Tuesday, May 10 – CFL Draft Thursday, May 12 – CFL jersey launch Wednesday, May 25 – Rookies report to CFL clubs Thursday May 26 – Saturday, May 28 – BC Lions min-camp (Kamloops) Sunday, May 29 – Training Camp opens Saturday, June 4 – FanFest (Kamloops) Saturday, June 11 – BC Lions at Saskatchewan (preseason A) Friday, June 17 – BC Lions vs Calgary (preseason B) Saturday, June 18 – Roster cut-down day Saturday, June 25 – BC Lions vs Calgary (regular season game 1) BC LIONS MINI-CAMP ROSTER No. Last Name / First Pos. 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CFL Lions College 1 McGHEE, Greg* QB 6.03 208 Nov. 22 / 92 2 2 Howard 8 LOKOMBO, Bo LB 6.02 233 Oct. 15 / 90 3 3 Oregon 11 EDEM, Mike DB 6.01 210 Jul. 11 / 89 4 1 Calgary 12 PRICE, Keith* QB 6.01 202 Jun. 28 / 91 3 1 Washington 23 GAITOR, Anthony* DB 5.10 180 Oct. 9 / 88 1 1 Florida International 28 BLACK, Qumain* DB 5.11 190 May 28 / 92 1 1 East Central 29 PURIFOY, Loucheiz* DB 5.11 190 Dec. 16 / 92 1 1 Florida 31 SHORES, Davarus* DB 6.01 185 Apr. 22 / 92 1 1 Texas A&M Commerce 34 COOPER, Kevin* DB 5.09 185 Sep. 19 / 91 1 1 Humboldt State 36 DAVIS, Dyshawn* LB 6.01 225 Jul. 14 / 92 1 1 Syracuse 39 FENNER, Chandler* DB 6.01 190 Jul. 6 / 90 1 1 Holy Cross 42 LESHOURE, Mikel* RB 6.00 230 Mar. 30 / 90 1 1 Illinois 43 OJURI, Sam* RB 6.00 202 Sep. 22 / 90 2 1 North Dakota State 47 GLEBEN, Justin** FB 6.01 225 Sep. 29 / 92 1 1 Queen's 48 FORDE, Maxx DL 6.05 272 Nov. 15 / 92 1 2 Idaho 49 ANDERSON, Justin* LB 6.02 232 Jan. 16 / 91 1 1 Louisiana-Lafayette 51 ALLISON, Campbell OL 6.06 320 Jun. 8 / 92 1 2 Eastern Michigan 55 DHILLON, Jas OL 6.03 302 Apr. 2 / 89 1 2 UBC 59 GAINES, Rogers* OL 6.06 329 Jun. 24 / 89 1 1 Tennessee State 66 JOHNSON, Antonio* OL 6.06 305 Jun. 22 / 92 1 1 North Texas 67 STEWARD, Hunter OL 6.06 323 Dec. 23 / 91 3 3 Liberty 68 PLAYER, T-Dre OL 6.06 275 Feb. 4 / 92 3 3 Northwestern State 80 CAPERS, Avius* WR 5.10 200 May 30 / 92 1 1 John C. Smith 82 INGS, Kendrick* WR 5.10 180 Jun. 17 / 90 1 1 ~ 86 LOCKETT, Colin* WR 5.11 185 Apr. 5 / 91 1 1 San Diego State 89 NWACHUKWU, Uzoma* WR 6.00 195 Dec. 15 / 90 1 1 Texas A&M 95 ALLEN, Darius* DL 6.03 240 Apr. 8 / 92 1 1 Colorado State - Pueblo 96 HUDSON, Andrew* DL 6.03 245 Jun. 1 / 92 1 1 Washington DARIUS ALLEN DEFENSIVE LINEMAN 95 INTERNATIONAL HEIGHT: 6’ 3” BORN: April 8, 1992 – Lexington, KY WEIGHT: 239 lbs ACQUIRED: Signed as free agent February 2016 COLLEGE: Colorado State - Pueblo STATUS: 1st year BC – 1st year CFL NOTES & ACCOMPLISHMENTS: HIGHLIGHTS PERSONAL 2015: Darius was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Darius makes his offseason home in Colorado where he moved to at Baltimore Ravens in April 2015, but did not attend training the age of 17. He was a Sociology and Criminology major in college camp. He also had workouts with the Indianapolis Colts and and notes a game-ending sack, the first of his career, against West Seattle Seahawks before signing with the Lions in January Texas A&M as his biggest football memory. He is the second-oldest 2016. among five siblings and loves to travel to warmer climes as much as possible. Darius is a fan of author John Grisham and musician J. Cole. He also claims to have never eaten pie. COLLEGE 2011-2014: Darius appeared in 47 games over four years at Colorado State-Pueblo of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (Division 2) racking up 92 individual tackles and an incredible 45 of those for a loss, along with 29 career sacks. As a senior earned an All-Conference nod as well as the 2014 Cliff Harris Award which is presented to the top defensive player in the country representing Division II, III and NAIA schools. CAMPBELL ALLISON OFFENSIVE LINEMAN 51 NATIONAL HEIGHT: 6’ 6” BORN: June 8, 1992 – Kemptville, ON WEIGHT: 328 lbs ACQUIRED: 2015 CFL Draft – 5th Round, 41st Overall COLLEGE: Eastern Michigan STATUS: 2nd year BC – 1st year CFL NOTES & ACCOMPLISHMENTS: HIGHLIGHTS PERSONAL 2015: Campbell spent his first season as a Lion on Campbell attended Eastern Michigan University, where he the club’s practice roster and did not see action in studied with Psychology with a minor in Business. In his spare the regular season. time, he enjoys reading fantasy novels and going on long walks and hikes with his fiancée. One of his favourite football memories was his first start at right tackle in college against Central Michigan, where his team dominated the game. Fun fact: he hasn’t shaved his beard in over two years. COLLEGE 2011-2014: Following his red-shirt freshman season, Campbell appeared in 42 games over four years making 25 starts at Eastern Michigan. The versatile Ontario native saw action at guard, tackle and centre for the Eagles. JUSTIN ANDERSON 49 LINEBACKER INTERNATIONAL HEIGHT: 6’ 1” BORN: January 16, 1991 – Foley, AL WEIGHT: 232 lbs ACQUIRED: Signed as free agent 2016 COLLEGE: Louisiana-Lafayette STATUS: 1st year BC – 1st year CFL NOTES & ACCOMPLISHMENTS: HIGHLIGHTS COLLEGE 2014-2015: Justin was an undrafted free agent signing of 2010-2013: Justin appeared in 31 games over four the New York Giants in 2014. He appeared in three years for the Ragin’ Cajuns racking-up 169 career preseason games for the club that year but an injury tackles and 3.5 sacks. The Alabama native led the prevented him from making the 53-man roster. He was school in stops in both his junior and senior seasons eventually added to the club’s active roster in November for after moving from the defensive end spot to linebacker. a pair of games in 2014 before eventually being released. As a senior in 2013, his 77 tackles of which 11 were for He also spent time in Minnesota, Dallas and New Orleans a loss earned him an All-Sunbelt Conference selection. before signing with the Lions following a free agent camp audition in April 2016. QUMAIN BLACK DEFENSIVE BACK 28 INTERNATIONAL HEIGHT: 6’ 1” BORN: May 28, 1992 – Ada, OK WEIGHT: 190 lbs ACQUIRED: Signed as free agent 2016 COLLEGE: East Central STATUS: 1st year BC – 1st year CFL NOTES & ACCOMPLISHMENTS: HIGHLIGHTS PERSONAL 2015: Qumain was an undrafted free agent signing Qumain resides in Marshall, Missouri in the of the Chicago Bears. He attended training camp offseason where he works as a personal trainer. with the club before being released in September. He was a Kinesiology major while at East Central and notes a 80-yard interception return for a touchdown as his biggest football memory to date. COLLEGE 2011-2014: Qumain appeared in 37 games over four seasons at East Central University recording 43 total tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, one forced fumble, one interception, and five pass knockdowns. He was a First Team All-Great American Conference selection as a junior in 2013 and a two-time honorable mention. AVIUS CAPERS WIDE RECEIVER 80 INTERNATIONAL HEIGHT: 5’ 10” BORN: May 30, 1992 – Charlotte, NC WEIGHT: 200 lbs ACQUIRED: Signed as free agent 2016 COLLEGE: Johnson C. Smith STATUS: 1st year BC – 1st year CFL NOTES & ACCOMPLISHMENTS: HIGHLIGHTS PERSONAL 2015: Avius was an undrafted free agent signing of Avius resides in Charlotte where he attended high the Carolina Panthers. He attended training camp school, university and even had a training camp with the club in 2015 before being waived as part of stint with his hometown NFL team. He was a the team’s final roster cut-down. Computer Engineering major at John C. Smith and has been playing football since the age of six. When not working out or playing with his dog, Avius enjoys playing guitar or catching up on The Walking Dead. COLLEGE 2011-2014: Avius appeared in 38 games over four years at Johnson C. Smith (Div. II) located in his hometown of Charlotte, NC. The speedy receiver and returner recorded 136 receptions for 1,554 yards and 13 touchdowns during his time with the Golden Bulls. KEVIN COOPER DEFENSIVE BACK 34 INTERNATIONAL HEIGHT: 5’ 9” BORN: September 9, 1991 – Oakland, CA WEIGHT: 185 lbs ACQUIRED: Signed as free agent 2016 COLLEGE: Humboldt State STATUS: 1st year BC – 1st year CFL NOTES & ACCOMPLISHMENTS: COLLEGE 2009-2013: Kevin dressed in 44 games over five seasons at Humboldt State and hauled in 10 career interceptions including an 80-yard pick-six, along with 71 defensive tackles and 19 pass knockdowns.