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Kalonji Kashama

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Kalonji Kashama
No. 95
Date of birth (1991-07-05) July 5, 1991 (age 33)
Place of birthBrampton, Ontario, Canada
Career information
CFL statusNational
Position(s)Defensive lineman
Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight259 lb (117 kg)
US collegeEastern Michigan
High schoolNotre Dame
CFL draft2013 / round: 3 / pick: 27
Drafted byOttawa Redblacks
Career history
As player
2014Detroit Lions*
20142015Ottawa Redblacks
2016Saskatchewan Roughriders
2017Edmonton Eskimos
*Offseason or practice squad only
Career stats

Kalonji Kashama (born July 5, 1991) is a Canadian former professional football defensive lineman who played in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was selected by the Ottawa 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]

He was released by the Edmonton Eskimos on May 1, 2018.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "The Official Website of Eastern Michigan Athletics - Kalonji Kashama Signs With the NFL's Detroit Lions". emueagles.com. Retrieved January 3, 2015.
  2. ^ "Detroit Lions have open roster spot after waiving injured DE Kalonji Kashama | MLive.com". mlive.com. July 29, 2014. Retrieved January 3, 2015.
  3. ^ "REDBLACKS transactions: September 1, 2014 | Ottawa REDBLACKS". ottawaredblacks.com. Archived from the original on January 3, 2015. Retrieved January 3, 2015.
  4. ^ "Kalonji Kashama next in line for football family".
  5. ^ "Edmonton Eskimos Transactions". Footballdb.com. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
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