The Calgary Stampeders announced the addition of four rookies, with one being former Badger Elijah Hills. The standout defensive lineman from Wisconsin received an invite to the San Francisco 49ers rookie camp after college but was never signed to an NFL contract. He's not getting a shot in the CFL as he continues to chase his professional dreams.
He posted on his personal social media account, "I said by any means necessary!" Here's the official release from the Calgary Stampeders:
The Calgary Stampeders have signed former Wisconsin standout Elijah Hills
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In the press release, the Stampeders recap his college career, which went through Albany, where he recorded 67 tackles, including 17.