WINNIPEG, MB., December 12, 2018 – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers announce today the club has signed international defensive lineman Evan Perrizo and international defensive back Jimmy Pruitt.

Perrizo (6’5, 275, Minnesota State, May 26, 1995 in Eden Prairie, MN) played five seasons for the Minnesota State Mavericks, totalling 138 tackles, 27 sacks and four forced fumbles in 51 games. In his senior season in 2017, Perrizo recorded 12 sacks, the fifth-most in a season in team history. In 2018, Perrizo signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent.

Pruitt (6’0, 203, San Jose State, November 28, 1992 in San Diego, CA) played four seasons for the San Jose State Spartans, totalling eight interceptions, 182 tackles and four forced fumbles in 47 games. In 2016, Pruitt signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent.