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Edmonton Elks sign Division II standout Arkell Smith

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The Edmonton Elks have signed American receiver Arkell Smith.

The six-foot-one, 194-pound target made 196 catches for 2,816 yards and 34 touchdowns over 41 career games at the University of Central Missouri, a Division II program in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association. He is the program’s all-time record holder in receptions and receiving touchdowns.

The 24-year-old native of Carthage, Mo. was named first-team All-MIAA and a first-team AP Division II All-American this past season as he recorded 1,425 yards and 18 touchdowns through the air.

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The Elks will open their 2024 regular season by hosting the Saskatchewan Roughriders at Commonwealth Stadium on Saturday, June 8.

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