Ron Omara
Canadian football linebacker (born 1990)
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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.
Aylmer, Quebec, Canada
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Linebacker |
| Personal information | |
| Born | August 21, 1990 Aylmer, Quebec, Canada |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed 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 | |
College career
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.
Professional career
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Omara 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
Omara 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]