HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have signed linebacker Devin Veresuk, the club’s second overall pick in the 2025 CFL Draft, and offensive lineman Félix Despins, the team announced on Wednesday.
Veresuk, 23, is a six-foot-to, 240-pound Windsor, Ontario native who played 22 games over his collegiate career with the University of Windsor Lancers.
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He recorded 199 total tackles, 11 quarterback sacks, 15.5 tackles for loss, two forced fumbles, and one interception. A two-time OUA Second Team All-Star and 2024 East-West Bowl participant, Veresuk posted 74 tackles (39 solo), five tackles for loss, two quarterback sacks and two passes defended in nine games during his final season.
Despins, is a six-foot-three, 313-pound native of Varennes, Québec who previously played football at Concordia University.
