Former Grand Valley State all-american defensive end Sydney Omameh has signed with the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League the team announced today. Omameh, who was a finalist for the Gene Upshaw Award, recorded 45 tackles, 13.5 tackles for loss (-69) and 10.5 QB sacks (-63) during the 2016 campaign. He was a key contributor to a defense that ranks among GLIAC and national leaders in virtually every category, including scoring (21.2), QB sacks (40), tackles for loss (96), pass efficiency defense (122.3), third down conversion defense (.340), redzone defense (.650) and rushing defense (134.3). In addition, Omameh was an All-GLIAC First-Team selection.



Grand Valley State claimed the 2016 GLIAC crown with an undefeated ledger and finished 12-1 overall.