TRANSACTION | Elks sign running back Johnson

Dorchester product played four seasons at Marist

Mekhai Johnson in action for the Red Foxes | ​ Photo Courtesy: Marist College Athletics

EDMONTON - The Edmonton Elks have signed American Mekhai Johnson (RB), the club announced Wednesday. ​

Johnson spent the 2022 season at Tusculum University (NCAA Division II), rushing for 635 yards on 100 attempts, while adding eight touchdowns in 11 games for the Pioneers. The Dorchester, Mass., native previously played at Marist College, totalling 159 carries for 863 yards and eight touchdowns in 33 games over four seasons (2017-2019, 2021).

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Michael Arcuri

Michael Arcuri

Manager, Football Communications and Player Relations, Edmonton Elks Football Club

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

The club, officially renamed the Elks in June of 2021, has a tradition of excellence having won 14 Grey Cup championships (1954-56, 1975, 1978-82, 1987, 1993, 2003, 2005, 2015). Since its founding, the club remains focused on providing outstanding football memories for Edmonton and all of Northern Alberta.

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