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UCLA DL Eli Ankou signs with Texans

by
Justin Dunk
April 29, 2017

UCLA defensive lineman Eli Ankou has signed with the Houston Texans of the NFL.

Ankou was the second-ranked prospect in the final version of the CFL’s scouting bureau,

The Ottawa native played a total of 38 games during his collegiate career and Ankou started 19 games during his final two seasons. He recorded 91 tackles, eight tackles for a loss, three knockdowns, 1.5 sacks, one fumble recovery and one blocked kick while with the Bruins.

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