Blue Bombers Transactions - November 27, 2024

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Blue Bombers Transactions - November 27, 2024

WINNIPEG, MB., November 27, 2024 – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has signed American receiver Keilahn Harris, National long snapper Ian Leroux and national receiver AK Gassama.

Harris (5-10, 180, Oklahoma Baptist; born: January 8, 2001, in Richardson, TX.) signs with the Bombers after time in the NFL, and a three-year collegiate career with Oklahoma Baptist University (2019-2022).

In April 2023, Harris signed as an undrafted free agent with the Atlanta Falcons and was released after camp, then was resigned to the practice roster briefly. In January 2024, Harris signed a reserves/futures contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers but was waived in May 2024.

In college, Harris recorded 195 receptions for 2,515 yards and 26 touchdowns in 34 NCAA II games. He would also return 70 kicks for 1,570 yards and a touchdown, and ten punts for 66 yards. He was named to the First-team All-GAC (Great American Conference) after the 2021 and 2022 seasons.

Leroux (6-1, 225, University of Laval; born: May 6, 1999, in Quebec City, QC) returns to the Bombers after spending the 2024 season with Laval. Leroux was selected in the fourth round, 37th overall by the Bombers in the 2024 CFL Draft. He would attend this year's training camp and appear in both preseason games at long snapper.  Over his five seasons with Laval (2019-24), Leroux dressed for 41 games, recording 14 tackles and one interception. He won the Dunsmore Cup, Mitchell Bowl, and Vanier Cup in 2022 and 2024.

Gassama (5-9, 158, University of Manitoba; born: October 13, 1999, in Winnipeg, MB) is back with the Bombers after being selected in the sixth round, 55th overall in the 2024 CFL Draft. Gassama attended the 2024 Blue Bombers training camp and recorded one catch for nine yards in a preseason game versus the Roughriders.

In 2024, Gassama led the Bisons with 451 receiving yards, finishing fourth in the conference, and was awarded Canada West All-Star for the third straight season.

Over his career with the Bisons (2018-2024), Gassama has recorded 136 receptions for 1895 yards and 15 touchdowns. He would also rush 31 times for 203 yards, return eight kicks for 106 yards, and 20 punts for 160 yards.

 

[Blue In BC]

Gassama is sure a little guy. At 158 lbs he might be the smallest in the CFL.

[Waffler]

Gassama is sure a little guy. At 158 lbs he might be the smallest in the CFL.

Might. Janarion Grant is also 5'9" but 157. A virtual tie.

[Blue In BC]

Might. Janarion Grant is also 5'9" but 157. A virtual tie.

I think Gassama might get a look at returner or a player used in sweep type plays? Always have to wonder about the durability of players that light in stature.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Had no idea Gassama went back to school, it would be nice to know if there are others from last year's TC that did the same.  I know there are a few. I see Leroux did as well, strange that he spent the entire year on the suspended list, wonder why the different status?

[ModAdmin]

Had no idea Gassama went back to school, it would be nice to know if there are others from last year's TC that did the same.  I know there are a few. I see Leroux did as well, strange that he spent the entire year on the suspended list, wonder why the different status?

I wonder if he reported to training camp last year. Can't remember. If not he would have been suspended.

[dd]

Makes sense he went back to school, get his degree, spend another season with the Bisons to continue to develop. No sense crapping on the kid for that. He'll come back and we'll see if there's a role he can play on the roster as a returner or depth reciever, plus hee's a local kid/NAT, hope it works out for him.

[Blueforlife]

Get serious.  A flu king fly on the wall, a waste of time. Another charity case like OSheas kid? What happened to him?

No need for that attitude imo.  I would suggest you be more respectful.