The Toronto Argonauts signed fullback Wilton Gabriel and defensive back Willie Drew Jr. to the practice squad on Tuesday.
Wilton Gabriel is six foot three and weighs 245 pounds. A native of Montreal, Quebec, Gabriel went undrafted in 2023. He was also featured in the Netflix show Last Chance U.
Collegiately, Gabriel played one season at Independence Community College in 2019 as a defensive end. He made three tackles (2 solos, 1 assist) and one tackle for loss in five games.
Next, he transferred to Coastal Carolina University (2020-21). He redshirted in his sophomore season, and an injury forced him to miss the 2021 season. He graduated in December 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in recreation and sport management. Then, he transferred to Houston Christian University in 2022, but did not record any stats.
Willie Drew Jr. is six foot and weighs 185 pounds. The 25-year-old from Smithfield, Virginia, signed with the D.C. Defenders on December 4, 2024. In 2025, he made four tackles (4 solos), one interception for 17 yards, and two pass breakups in seven games.
In the playoffs, he made one tackle (1 solo) and one fumble recovery in two games helping D.C. win the UFL Championship over the Michigan Panthers. The Defenders released him on August 8, 2025.
The Carolina Panthers signed Drew Jr. as an undrafted free agent on May 10, 2024. In 2024, Drew Jr. played two preseason games recording no stats.
The Panthers released him on August 27, 2024. The Toronto Argonauts signed Drew Jr. on September 23, 2024, and spent the season on the practice squad. The Argonauts released him on November 18, 2024.
Collegiately, Drew Jr. played two seasons at James Madison University (2018-19) making 9 tackles (5 solo, 4 assists) and two pass breakups in 11 games for the Dukes. Then, Drew Jr. transferred to Virginia State (2021-23) making 99 tackles (74 solo, 25 assists), 5.5 tackles for loss, 11 interceptions for 54 yards, one touchdown, 39 pass breakups, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, and one kick return for nine yards in 28 games for the Trojans. He was named First Team All-CIAA, First Team All-American, and the CIAA Defensive Player of the Year.
