Ed Ilnicki

Ed Ilnicki
Born: (1995-07-01) July 1, 1995 (age 29)
Spruce Grove, Alberta, Canada
Career information
StatusActive
CFL statusNational
Position(s)Running back
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight220 lb (100 kg)
UniversityAlberta
CFL draft2017, round: 7, pick: 62
Drafted byOttawa Redblacks
Career history
As player
2017*Ottawa Redblacks
2018*Ottawa Redblacks
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
AwardsHec Crighton Trophy Winner (2017)
HonorsFirst Team All-Canadian (2017)
Career stats

Edward Ilnicki (born July 1, 1995) is a former Canadian football running back who played U Sports football and is a Hec Crighton Trophy winner.

University career

Ilnicki played for the Alberta Golden Bears of U Sports football from 2013 to 2017. He won the Hec Crighton Trophy in 2017 as the best university football player that year.[1] In 2017, he had 196 carries for a Canada West record 1,468 rushing yards along with 11 touchdowns as the Golden Bears qualified for the playoffs for the first time since 2010.[1]

Professional football career

Ilnicki was drafted in the seventh round, 62nd overall, in the 2017 CFL Draft by the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[2] He attended training camp with the team and was released with the final cuts and went back to complete his final year of eligibility at Alberta. He was re-signed by the Redblacks on January 16, 2018 for the 2018 season, but was once again released following training camp on June 9, 2018 and was not signed by any other team.[3][4]

Rugby career

On July 7, 2019, Ilnicki announced his intention to pursue a rugby career with Rugby Canada after previously declining practice roster offers from CFL teams.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b "Alberta running back Ed Ilnicki named U Sports' most outstanding player". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. January 16, 2021.
  2. ^ "Ottawa Redblacks 2017 CFL Draft selections". May 7, 2017.
  3. ^ "Ed Ilnicki signs with Redblacks". Ottawa Redblacks. January 16, 2018.
  4. ^ "Ottawa Redblacks release nine players, including USports MVP Ed Ilnicki". Ottawa Sun. June 10, 2018.
  5. ^ "Hec Crighton winner Ed Ilnicki to join Pacific Pride". americasrugbynews.com. July 9, 2019.