Onyemata is the first Manitoba Bisons to hold a pro day football workout and there is expected to be at least 12-16 NFL scouts to attend
Over the fall and winter months, Manitoba Bisons football player David Onyemata has made an lasting impact at the CIS (Canadian Interuniversity Sport) level and now made an strong impression with NFL (National Football League) teams as he continues the pursuit to reach the professional rank.
This journey continues as Onyemata, 23, will have his pro day football workout on Monday, March 14 at the University of Manitoba (Investors Group Field/Winnipeg Indoor Soccer Complex). Onyemata is the first Manitoba Bisons to hold a pro day workout and there is expected to be at least 12-16 NFL scouts to attend.
“I am looking forward to the opportunity to work out for NFL scouts,” said David Onyemata. “I appreciate Coach Dobie and his staff and the support they have shown me. It is a privilege to represent the University of Manitoba football program as I pursue my dream of playing in the NFL.”
Bison David Onyemata Pro Day Football Workout Schedule on Monday, March 14
10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Investors Group Field
NFL scout check-in at Manitoba football complex/film available for review
12:15 p.m.-1 p.m. at Investors Group Field
Weight room work at the Manitoba Bisons football facility at the stadium
– Measurements (Height/Weight/Arms/Flexibility)
– Vertical Jump
– Broad Jump
– Bench Press
1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. at Winnipeg Indoor Soccer Complex
On-field workout at the Winnipeg Indoor Soccer Complex at U of Manitoba campus
– 40 yard dash
– Pro Agility (5-10-5) drill
– 3-Cone drill
– DL specific drills
The 6’4″, 300 lbs. defensive lineman finished his fourth playing season at Manitoba in the 2015 season and was selected as 2015 J.P. Metras Trophy award winner, which is presented to the Outstanding Down Lineman of the Year in CIS Football in November 2015. He had an award-winning season as was also named 2015 CIS First Team All-Canadian at the defensive tackle position (first time for him to earn this CIS recognition) along with earning 2015 Canada West All-Star Team selection.
In addition, the Lagos, Nigeria native was selected and played in the prestigious East-West Shrine Game in January 2016 and received praise before and after the Shrine Game from numerous NFL scouts and media.
Bison Football head coach Brian Dobie gushed about the upcoming Pro Day, “This is a first Pro Day in the history of our Bison Football program and one of the few ever across the CIS. We are excited that a significant amount of NFL teams will be present and are, of course, very proud to showcase our University, our program and represent the deep talent pool that is Canada West. Above all though, is the pride and excitement all of us at Manitoba have for David and the tremendous opportunity that lies in front of him.”
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