Michael Chris-Ike (born January 2, 1999) is a Canadian professional football running back for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Delaware State.
| No. 25 Winnipeg Blue Bombers | |
| Born: | January 2, 1999 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada |
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| Career information | |
| Status | 6-game injured list |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | RB |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| College | Delaware State (2018–2023) |
| High school | St. Thomas More (Hamilton, ON) |
| CFL draft | 2024, Round: 2, Pick: 14 |
| Drafted by | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2024–present | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| Career stats | |
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Early life
editChris-Ike played high school football at St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School in Hamilton, Ontario.[1][2] His senior year, he helped St. Thomas More earn a 10–0 record and become the No. 1 ranked high school football team in Canada. He rushed for over 1,000 yards and 12 touchdowns in five regular season games.[3] He then totaled over 1,700 all-purpose yards in four postseason games, including rushing for 336 yards and five touchdowns in the OFSAA Golden Horseshoe Bowl.[1][3]
College career
editChris-Ike played college football for the Delaware State Hornets from 2018 to 2023. He played in four games his freshman year, rushing for 238 yards and two touchdowns. He did not appear in any games in 2019 and was redshirted. The 2020 season was moved to spring 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Chris-Ike only appeared in two games during the COVID-19 shortened 2020 season. He played in 10 games in 2021, rushing for 262 yards and three touchdowns. He was also named an MEAC Academic All-Star that season.[1] Chris-Ike rushed for 135 yards in three games in 2022, and 90 yards in 11 games in 2023.[1]
Professional career
editAt the 2024 CFL Combine, Chris-Ike tied for first in the 40-yard dash (4.51 seconds) with Ben Labrosse. Chris-Ike also finished first in the three-cone drill (6.71 s).[4] After going undrafted in the 2024 NFL draft, he attended rookie minicamp on a tryout basis with both the New York Jets and New Orleans Saints.[5][6]
Chris-Ike was selected by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the second round, with the 14th overall pick, of the 2024 CFL draft.[7] He officially signed with the team on May 13, 2024.[8][9]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Michael Chris-Ike". dsuhornets.com. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
- ^ Newman, Mark (October 25, 2017). "Michael Chris-Ike tearing up the gridiron". thespec.com. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
- ^ a b Newman, Mark (April 18, 2018). "Chris-Ike off to NCAA". thespec.com. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
- ^ "3 things to know about 40 winner Michael Chris-Ike". cfl.ca. March 23, 2024. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
- ^ Friesen, Paul (May 14, 2024). "NFL in rear view, Bombers Chris-Ike ready to roll". winnipegsun.com. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
- ^ Abbott, JC (April 27, 2024). "Canadian RB Michael Chris-Ike receives NFL rookie mini-camp invite from New York Jets". 3downnation.com. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
- ^ Allen, Taylor (May 14, 2024). "Intangibles endear RB Chris-Ike to Blue Bombers brass". winnipegfreepress.com. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
- ^ "Winnipeg Blue Bombers Transactions". footballdb.com. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
- ^ "Blue Bombers Sign 2024 Draft Selection Michael Chris-Ike". oursportscentral.com. May 14, 2024. Retrieved August 20, 2024.