



Not that it was ever really a concern, but defensive lineman David Onyemata won't sign with a Canadian Football League team in 2016. That's because he signed his rookie contract with the New Orleans Saints, the team announced on Wednesday.

Onyemata, who was selected by the Saints in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL draft, was also selected by the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the fourth round of the 2016 CFL draft. There was never any doubt that the University of Manitoba product would sign with New Orleans, but it's official now that he has inked the four-year deal.

The road to the NFL started in Nigeria and made a pit stop in Canada for Onyemata, who is still learning the nuances of the American game. In Canadian football, there are 12 men on each side of the ball and the defense must line up one yard off the line of scrimmage.

Onyemata is a 6-foot-4, 300-pound lineman who dominated north of the border and could have a similar impact with the Saints.

New Orleans' entire draft class is under contract now that Onyemata has signed his deal.