Dariel Djabome
| No. 45 – Edmonton Elks | |
|---|---|
| Position | Defensive linemen |
| Roster status | Active |
| CFL status | National |
| Personal information | |
| Born | July 15, 2003 |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 235 lb (107 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Canada Prep Academy |
| College | Rutgers (2022–2025) |
| CFL draft | 2026: 1st round, 3rd overall pick |
| Career history | |
| 2026–present | Edmonton Elks |
Dariel Djabome (born September 8, 1999) is a Canadian professional football linebacker for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Early life
Djabome grew up in Longueil, Quebec and attended Canada Prep Academy in Toronto. He received scholarship offers from Maine and Buffalo after his COVID-shortened season. After a private camp with coach Greg Schiano, Djabome committed to play college football at Rutgers.[1]
University career
Djabome played four seasons for Rutgers. In his first two seasons, he posted 14 total tackles but broke out as a junior, finishing with team-high 105 tackles.[2] He was a finalist for the Jon Cornish Trophy in 2024, which is awarded annually to the top Canadian player in NCAA football. In 2025, Djabome was a team captain and was named an All-Big Ten honorable mention. In his career, he had 192 total tackles, 13 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, four forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and one pass knockdown.[3]
Professional career
Djabome did not take part in the CFL Combine but was selected third overall in the 2026 CFL draft by the Edmonton Elks.[4] He signed with the team on May 13.[3]
References
- ↑ "From An Overnight in a Car to Team Captain". Big Ten Conference. September 12, 2025. Retrieved June 27, 2026.
- ↑ Dyer, Kristian (August 22, 2025). "No longer a secret, Dariel Djabome embraces his role on the Rutgers football defense". 247 Sports. Retrieved June 27, 2026.
- 1 2 "Edmonton Elks sign first-round CFL draft pick Dariel Djabome, cut eight". 3 Down Nation. May 13, 2026. Retrieved June 27, 2026.
- ↑ "Elks take linebacker Dariel Djabome with third overall selection in 2026 CFL Canadian Draft". CFL.ca. April 28, 2026. Retrieved June 27, 2026.