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The Ottawa Redblacks have signed offensive tackle Aaron Wheaton of the University of Toronto Varsity Blues and defensive lineman Stephon Miller of the University of Windsor Lancers, both were taken by the team in the recent draft of Canadian talent.

Wheaton was a fourth-round pick (28th overall). The 6-5, 295-lb. native of Ajax, Ont., is known for his athleticism, the team, said in a news release. Miller (6-3, 235) was taken in the sixth round May 13 (46th overall).

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The team also signed quarterback Brandon Bialkowski and wide receiver Taulib Ikharo.

Bialkowski (6-1, 200) had 216 completions on 337 pass attempts for 18 touchdowns in eight games for the Lehigh University Mountain Hawks last season. He is the fourth quarterback on the roster behind Henry Burris, Thomas DeMarco and Corey Leonard.

Ikharo (5-10, 190), signed with the Carolina Panthers as a free agent in May 2013 but was released during the final week of training camp. He played two seasons at Louisiana Tech, making 23 starts in 25 games and totaled 104 catches for 1,067 yards and eight touchdowns. The Redblacks also announced the retirement of offensive lineman Anthony Barrette.

The team’s rookie camp is set to open May 28 at 3:30 p.m. at Carleton’s Keith Harris Stadium.