ARGOS SIGN THREE TO ROSTER

TORONTO – The Toronto Argonauts announced today that the team has signed international defensive backs Davonte Neal and Cassius Vaughn as well as Canadian receiver Jimmy Ralph.

Neal, a 5-10, 187-pound native of Akron, Ohio, played three seasons at Arizona after transferring from Notre Dame. Converting to defensive back during the Wildcats 2015 Spring game, he finished his NCAA career with 85 tackles (69 solo, 19 assisted), two tackles for a loss, two interceptions, a forced fumble and nine pass knockdowns.

Vaughn, a 5-11, 195-pound, native of Memphis, Tennessee, spent the 2016 season with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. In nine games with the Ticats, the Ole Miss product notched 26 tackles and one special teams tackle. Prior to signing with Hamilton last August, he played six seasons in the NFL with the Denver Broncos, Indianapolis Colts, Detroit Lions and Baltimore Ravens.

Ralph, a 5-10, 187-pound, native of Lethbridge, Alberta, played two seasons at the University of Alberta after transferring from Weber State and spending time with the CJFL’s Calgary Colts. The 2015 second team CIS All-Canadian had 84 receptions for 1,454 yards and five touchdowns in two seasons with the Golden Bears.

 

Anton Bennett

Manager, Communications & Player Relations, Toronto Argonauts Football Club

About Toronto Argonauts Football Club

The Toronto Argonauts Football Club is a proud member of the Canadian Football League, having captured a league record 17 Grey Cup Championships across a rich 143-year history. The Argonauts take pride in a competitive and exciting on-field product, a relentless effort and involvement in the Toronto community, and a world-class game-day experience at BMO Field.