Kalonji Kashama

Kalonji Kashama (born July 5, 1991) is a Canadian football defensive lineman for the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was selected by the Redblacks in the third round and 27th overall in the 2013 CFL Draft. After completing his college eligibility, he signed with the Detroit Lions on June 2, 2014.[1] Following his release from the Lions on July 28, 2014, Kashama signed with the Redblacks on September 1, 2014.[2][3] He played college football with the Eastern Michigan Eagles. His brothers Hakeem, Alain, and Fernand, as well as his cousin, Tim Biakabutuka all played professional football.[4]

Kalonji Kashama
No. 95     Edmonton Eskimos
Born: (1991-07-05) July 5, 1991
Brampton, Ontario
Career information
StatusActive
CFL statusNational
Position(s)Defensive lineman
Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight259 lb (117 kg)
CollegeEastern Michigan
High schoolNotre Dame
CFL Draft2013 / Round: 3 / Pick: 27
Drafted byOttawa Redblacks
Career history
As player
2014Detroit Lions*
2014–2015Ottawa Redblacks
2016Saskatchewan Roughriders
2017–presentEdmonton Eskimos
*Offseason or practice squad only
Career stats

References
  1. "The Official Website of Eastern Michigan Athletics - Kalonji Kashama Signs With the NFL's Detroit Lions". emueagles.com. Retrieved 2015-01-03.
  2. "Detroit Lions have open roster spot after waiving injured DE Kalonji Kashama | MLive.com". mlive.com. 29 July 2014. Retrieved 2015-01-03.
  3. "REDBLACKS transactions: September 1, 2014 | Ottawa REDBLACKS". ottawaredblacks.com. Retrieved 2015-01-03.
  4. "Kalonji Kashama next in line for football family".
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