The Ottawa RedBlacks have added two more players: Defensive back Eddie Elder (Arizona State) and receiver Antoine Hicks (Texas Christian).

Elder, a Sacramento native, transferred in 2010 from junior college to Arizona State where he excelled primarily as a safety. In two seasons, he started 20 of 25 games with the Sun Devils and, in 2011, made 66 tackles, gaining a reputation as a skilled playmaker.

The 5-foot-10, 185-lb. Elder attended camp with the Arizona Cardinals in 2012. He was added to the practice roster of the Montreal Alouettes in October of 2012 and signed a month later before being released last June.

Hicks, from Arlington, Texas, attended Ottawa's tryout camp at Texas Christian in October.

He played four seasons at TCU, the most recent in 2011-12 when he made 33 receptions for 347 yards and one touchdown. He also scored three TDs on six rushing attempts.

The 6-foot-2, 212-lb., Hicks scored 10 TDs for the Horned Frogs in the 2009-10 season.

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