Olivier Muembi
Muembi with the Edmonton Elks in 2024 | |
| No. 23 – Edmonton Elks | |
|---|---|
| Position | Linebacker |
| Roster status | Active |
| CFL status | National |
| Personal information | |
| Born | October 21, 1999 Democratic Republic of Congo |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 226 lb (103 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Saltfleet District High |
| College | Delaware State |
| University | Queen's |
| CFL draft | 2024: 3rd round, 21st overall pick |
| Career history | |
| 2024–present | Edmonton Elks |
| Stats at CFL.ca | |
Olivier Kamudikolo Muembi (born October 21, 1999) is a Canadian professional football linebacker for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
University career
Muembi first played college football for the Delaware State Hornets from 2018 to 2021.[1] He played in 25 games where he recorded 53 total tackles and 2.5 sacks.[1] He then transferred to Queen's University where he played U Sports football for the Gaels in 2023.[2] He played in eight regular season games where he had 27 solo tackles, nine assisted tackles, and one sack.[2]
Professional career
Muembi was drafted in the third round, 21st overall, by the Edmonton Elks in the 2024 CFL draft and signed with the team on May 6, 2024.[3] Following training camp in 2024, he made the team's active roster and made his professional debut on June 8, 2024, against the Saskatchewan Roughriders, where he recorded two special teams tackles.[4] He played in 17 regular season games in his rookie year where he recorded one defensive tackle and six special teams tackles.[4]
Personal life
Muembi was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo to parents Julie and Banakaybov Muembi.[1] He has two brothers and two sisters.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d "Olivier Muembi". Delaware State Hornets. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
- ^ a b "Olivier Muembi". Queen's Gaels. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
- ^ "Transactions | Elks sign eight from 2024 draft class". Edmonton Elks. May 6, 2024.
- ^ a b "Olivier Muembi". Edmonton Elks. Retrieved April 9, 2025.