Source: Chris Clements, Manitoba Bisons Recruiting Coordinator
The Manitoba Bisons add their 17th recruit of the class of 2016, a 6’0″, 230# RB from Warman, SK, Wayndel Lewis. Wayndel is a product of the Saskatoon Hilltops, and was a 2014 Wally Buono award finalist, as well as a CJFL All-Canadian. He comes to the Bisons after studying at the University of Manitoba this year.
“With the graduation of several backs in the most recent years, runningback recruiting was a priority this year,” says Bison Recruiting Co-ordinator and RB Coach Chris Clement. “Wayndel has shown that he is a talented and capable back in junior football, and I see him becoming a key part of our program.”
“We expect Wayndel to challenge all the veteran RBs for carries and playing time” noted Bison Offensive Co-Ordinator Vaughan Mitchell. “We expect him to show the same level of competitiveness and determination he displayed as a Saskatoon Hilltop.”
Wayndel looks forward to joining the program. ”I’m grateful for this opportunity that Coach Dobie and the Bison Football organization has given me and I’m going to make the best of it. I’m looking forward to playing and learning from the coaches and the team. I’m going to contribute to the team any way I possibly can and have fun doing so”
“From small-town Saskatchewan to CJFL star, we see Manitoba as the next step in a very successful football career for Wayndel,” says Bison Head Coach Brian Dobie. “His invitation to the CFL regional combine in May is further testament to his talent and the potential we hope to see realized next season.”
Wayndel is the second RB and the first Saskatchewan recruit for Manitoba this year. His highlights are available at https://www.youtube.com/
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