EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks have signed National linebacker Dariel Djabome, the club announced Wednesday.
Djabome (6’2, 235) joins the Elks after an excellent four-year career at Rutgers University. The linebacker suited up for 47 games with the Scarlet Knights from 2022 to 2025, where he racked up 192 total tackles (81 solo, 111 assisted), 13 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, four forced fumbles, and a pass defended.
In addition to his on-field achievements, Djabome was a three-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree. The linebacker was a finalist for the 2024 Cornish Trophy, which recognizes the top Canadian in college football.
Djabome has a familial connection to the Elks, with his brother Rossini Sandjong-Djabome being a former draft pick by the Green and Gold in 2020. Prior to his arrival at Elks Training Camp, the Longueuil, QC native accepted a rookie camp invite with the Washington Commanders.
DJ Djabome had a day 🇨🇦
• 13 Tackles
• 3 Tackles for Loss
• 1 Sack pic.twitter.com/1jQeq3hiuU
— Rutgers Football 🪓 (@RFootball) November 10, 2024
In addition, the club has made the following releases:
National defensive back Jerrell Cummings
American running back Antario Brown
American wide receiver Ketron Jackson Jr
National wide receiver Kolby Hurford
National wide receiver Jackson Tachinski
American wide receiver Ayir Asante
American wide receiver J.J. Jones
Added to the retired list:
American offensive lineman Jason Laliberte Jr
Edmonton Elks 2026 Training Camp is officially underway. For a full camp schedule, click HERE.