TRANSACTION | Elks sign American defensive lineman Bastone
The St. Charles, Illinois product adds more depth to the Elks defensive line
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EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks have added American defensive lineman Carmine Bastone to the practice roster, the club announced Monday.
Bastone (6’2, 300) heads to Edmonton after a five-year college career at Northwestern University (2021-2026). In 39 games with the Wildcats, the 23-year-old defender amassed 68 total tackles (34 solo, nine tackles for loss), six sacks, and two forced fumbles. Bastone was awarded the No. 1 jersey for Northwestern in the 2025 preseason, considered one of the highest honours in the program. The former walk-on went undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft, but received mini-camp invites from the Kansas City Chiefs and New York Jets.
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