Ron Omara (born August 21, 1990) is a Canadian former professional football linebacker. He played CIS football with the St. Francis Xavier.[1] He was selected in the fourth round, twenty-ninth overall[2] by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the 2015 CFL Draft. He was also a member of the Ottawa Redblacks.
| Born: | August 21, 1990 Aylmer, Quebec, Canada |
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| Career information | |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | LB |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Weight | 240 lb (110 kg) |
| University | St. Francis Xavier |
| High school | D'Arcy McGee |
| CFL draft | 2015, round: 4, pick: 29 |
| Drafted by | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2015–2016 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| 2017 | Ottawa Redblacks |
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| Career stats | |
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College career
editOmara played 26 games in four seasons (2011–14) at St. Francis Xavier University. Omara was named St. FX rookie of the year in 2011. He recorded a career-high 47 tackles and three sacks in 2013, earning the AUS defensive player of the year award, while receiving AUS all-star honours, second team All-Canadian honours, and being named the team's most valuable player.[3] He finished his college career with 158 defensive tackles, six quarterback sacks, four interceptions, five forced fumbles. He finished 10th in all-time tackles in AUS history (158.0).
Omara played junior football with the Cumberland Panthers and Ottawa Sooners.
Professional career
editHamilton Tiger-Cats
editOmara was drafted in the fourth round (twenty-ninth overall) by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League in the 2015 CFL Draft. In two seasons with the Tiger-Cats Omara dressed for 25 games and contributed 8 special teams tackles and 1 defensive tackle. Following the 2016 season he was not re-signed by the Ti-Cats and became a free-agent.
Ottawa Redblacks
editOmara signed with the Ottawa Redblacks (CFL) on February 15, 2017, the second day of free agency.[4] After not seeing much playing time in 2017 Omara was released by the Redblacks on January 18, 2018.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Ron Omara named AUS defensive player of the year". 8 November 2013.
- ^ "Omara drafted 29th overall by Tiger-Cats - St. Francis Xavier University Athletics". www.goxgo.ca. 13 May 2015. Retrieved 2015-09-17.
- ^ "Ron Omara named AUS defensive player of the year - St. Francis Xavier University Athletics". goxgo.ca. 8 November 2013. Retrieved 2015-09-17.
- ^ "Free agent frenzy sees REDBLACKS add three more". Ottawa REDBLACKS. 2017-02-15. Retrieved 2017-02-16.
- ^ "Transactions | January 18, 2018 - Ottawa REDBLACKS". Ottawa REDBLACKS. 2018-01-18. Retrieved 2018-01-19.