TORONTO — Former Tennessee outside linebacker and defensive lineman Jonathan Kongbo has been selected in the 2019 CFL Draft.

The 6-foot-5, 254-pound former Vol was selected fifth overall by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

Kongbo was born in the Congo and moved to Canada when he was five years old. The Surrey, B.C. native appeared in 30 games and started in 17 contests from 2016-18 for UT.

Kongbo totaled 51 tackles, 3.5 sacks, two interceptions and one touchdown at Tennessee.