Nelson Lokombo

[1] In 2019, he was named a First Team All-Canadian and was also awarded the Presidents' Trophy as the top defensive player in U Sports football.

[2] However, he exceeded those rankings and was drafted second overall by the Saskatchewan Roughriders and signed with the team on June 4, 2021.

[3] Unfortunately, he suffered a torn Achilles tendon in a pre-training camp workout and sat out the entire 2021 season.

[4][5] Following 2022 training camp, Lokombo not only won a roster spot, but was also named an opening day starter at cornerback.

[5][6] He made his professional debut on June 11, 2022, against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats where he had one defensive tackle.