The Ottawa Redblacks have signed Canadian defensive back Eric Cumberbatch. He was selected in the fifth round, 42nd overall in the 2025 CFL Draft.
The Alexandria, ON native played U Sports football at the University of Ottawa. He registered 10.5 tackles, one sack, and one interception in four games during the 2024 season.
During the 2023 season, the six-foot-two, 202-pound cover man earned U Sports first team All-Canadian and OUA first-team all-star honours, starting all eight regular season games, and one playoff game. He finished the regular season ranked third on the team with 32.5 total tackles with four pass break-ups and two interceptions.
The 22-year-old Cumberbatch attended rookie mini-camp with the New Orleans Saints.
