Ron Omara
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Aylmer, Quebec, Canada
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Linebacker |
| Personal information | |
| Born | August 21, 1990 Aylmer, Quebec, Canada |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 240 lb (109 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | D'Arcy McGee |
| University | St. Francis Xavier |
| CFL draft | 2015: 4th round, 29th overall pick |
| Career history | |
| 2015–2016 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| 2017 | Ottawa Redblacks |
| Awards and highlights | |
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| Stats at CFL.ca | |
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.
Omara 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.