The Edmonton Elks signed defensive lineman Richard Jibunor on Saturday.
Richard Jibunor is six foot three and weighs 229 pounds. A native of Delta State, Nigeria, Jibunor attended the Seattle Seahawks and Buffalo Bills rookie minicamps in 2024. The Edmonton Elks drafted Jibunor in the first round (3rd pick) of the 2025 CFL Global Draft.
Collegiately, Jibunor played one season at Auburn in 2018 making eight tackles (6 solos, 2 assists), three tackles for loss, two sacks, and one forced fumble in 10 games for the Tigers.
Then, he transferred to Troy (2020-23) making 174 tackles (88 solos, 86 assists), 46 tackles for loss, 30 sacks, three interceptions for 38 yards, five pass breakups, nine forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries in 50 games for the Trojans. He was named a three-time Third Team All-Sun Belt (2020-22) and First Team All-Sun Belt in 2023.
