TRANSACTION | Edmonton signs Shane Hooks (WR)

Elks continue to add to their roster ahead of their first preseason game

Shane Hooks with the Auburn Tigers (2023) \ Auburn Athletics
Shane Hooks with the Auburn Tigers (2023) \ Auburn Athletics

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks have signed American Shane Hooks (WR), the club announced Saturday.

Hooks spent the 2023 season at Auburn University, appearing in 13 games for the Tigers, recording 10 receptions for 114 yards and two touchdowns. Prior to joining Auburn, the Florida native played two seasons at Jackson State (2021-22), racking up 82 catches for 974 yards and 12 touchdowns. He began his college career at Ohio University (2018-20).

Hooks also participated in the 2024 Trillion Tropical Bowl, a premier FBS Division I level College Football All-Star Game played in Orlando, Florida.

2024 marks the 75th season of pro football in Edmonton, as the Elks open a new CFL campaign on Saturday, June 8 against the Saskatchewan Roughriders at Commonwealth Stadium. Season tickets are available now, with all youth season tickets $75 (17 and under) and adult tickets starting at $175.


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EDMONTON ELKS

The Edmonton Elks are proud members of the Canadian Football League, playing their home games at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Alberta.

2024 marks 75 seasons of Green and Gold football, as the Club celebrates it's tradition of excellence (Grey Cup championships: 1954-56, 1975, 1978-82, 1987, 1993, 2003, 2005, 2015), while looking to the future. Edmonton kicks off the 2024 CFL season at home on Saturday, June 8.

Elks Football…Our Team. Our City.

Michael Arcuri

Michael Arcuri

Manager, Communications and Community, Edmonton Elks Football Club

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About The Edmonton Elks Football Club

The Edmonton Elks are proud members of the Canadian Football League, playing their home games at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Alberta. 

The club has a tradition of excellence with 14 Grey Cup championships (1954-56, 1975, 1978-82, 1987, 1993, 2003, 2005, 2015) and 52 members of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame. Since its founding, the club has been community-owned and remains focused on providing outstanding football memories for Edmonton and all of Northern Alberta.

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