Lalama began his CIS football career with the Western Mustangs in 2011, but did not play and used a redshirt year.

[1] Following the departure of coach Mickey Donovan, he transferred to the Manitoba Bisons program, playing in one game in 2012 before suffering a season ending injury.

He was on the Edmonton Eskimos' practice roster when he requested his release so that he could complete a Master of Business Administration at the University of Manitoba.

[7] He initially agreed to a practice roster spot following 2016 training camp, but elected to return to the play for the Bisons and complete his MBA.

[20][21] While sitting out the 2021 CFL season, Lalama coached for the Manitoba Bisons as a special teams assistant.