Boseko Lokombo

Boseko Lokombo
No. 20 – BC Lions
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1990-10-15) October 15, 1990
Kinshasa, Zaire
Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight: 231 lb (105 kg)
Career information
High school: Abbotsford (BC) W. J. Mouat
College: Oregon
CFL draft: 2013 / Round: 3 / Pick: 21
Undrafted: 2014
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status: Active
CFL status: National
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com
Career CFL statistics
Tackles: 108
Quarterback sacks: 2
Player stats at CFL.ca

Boseko Lokombo (born October 15, 1990) is an American football linebacker who is currently a member of the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Oregon. Lokombo has also been a member of the Baltimore Ravens, Oakland Raiders and San Francisco 49ers.

Early years

Lokombo was born in Kinshasa, Zaire, but moved to Montreal, Quebec in 1996. Lokombo was raised in Abbotsford, British Columbia, where he attended W. J. Mouat Secondary School. As a senior, he recorded 47 tackles with four interceptions and also played wide receiver and running back. He ran for 1,556 yards on 107 carries (14.54 avg.) and 22 touchdowns, and caught 37 passes for 728 yards. He was named the Provincial AAA Eastern Conference All-Star Offensive MVP. He played his junior prep season at South Eugene High School in Eugene, Oregon where he recorded more than 50 tackles.

Considered a three-star recruit by Rivals.com, he was rated as the 27th best outside linebacker prospect of his class.[1]

Professional career

BC Lions

In the Canadian Football League's Amateur Scouting Bureau final rankings, he was ranked as the best player for players eligible in the 2013 CFL Draft.[2] Because he was a probable National Football League draft selection in 2014, his CFL draft stock fell, leading him to be drafted in the third round, 21st overall, by his hometown BC Lions.[3] He returned to play with the Oregon Ducks for the 2013 season, but went undrafted and unsigned in the NFL. He signed with the BC Lions on September 8, 2014. Joining the Lions midway through the season Lokombo spent one game on the injured list before being activated to the Lions' 46-man roster and appearing in the final seven regular season game as well as the post-season. Seeing action exclusively on special teams, he recorded nine tackles on the year, good enough for seventh place on the club. In 2015 Lokombo saw action mostly on special teams. He recorded 26 defensive tackles, good for 12th on the team, despite limited action. He got his first CFL sack on a missed snap in a game at Hamilton. Bo Lokombo excelled on special teams leading the league with 24 tackles, earning his first CFL West All-star.[4] The Lions granted early free agent status to Lokombo so he could pursue a NFL opportunity.[5]

Baltimore Ravens

On January 31, 2017, Lokombo signed a reserve/future contract with the Baltimore Ravens.[6] He was waived on September 2, 2017 and was signed to the Ravens' practice squad the next day.[7][8] He was released on September 26, 2017.

Oakland Raiders

On September 28, 2017, Lokombo was signed to the Oakland Raiders' practice squad.[9] He was released on October 10, 2017.[10]

San Francisco 49ers

On November 29, 2017, Lokombo was signed to the San Francisco 49ers' practice squad.[11] He signed a reserve/future contract with the 49ers on January 2, 2018.[12] Lokombo was released on April 30, 2018.[13]

BC Lions (II)

On May 7, 2018 the BC Lions announced that Boseko Lokombo would be returning to the CFL, having signed a new contract to play for the Lions.[14]

References

  1. ↑ Boseko Lokombo – Yahoo Sports
  2. ↑ CFL Scouting Bureau releases April rankings
  3. ↑ Abbotsford's Bo Lokombo has the NFL in his sights despite CFL Draft interest
  4. ↑ Lions sign 2013 draft pick
  5. ↑ "Lions Grant Lokombo Early Release". CFL.ca. January 30, 2017.
  6. ↑ Mink, Ryan (January 31, 2017). "Ravens Sign Two Canadian Football League Players". BaltimoreRavens.com.
  7. ↑ Downing, Garrett (September 2, 2017). "Ravens Make 15 Moves To Set 53-Man Roster Ahead Of 2017 Season". BaltimoreRavens.com. Archived from the original on January 19, 2018.
  8. ↑ Downing, Garrett (September 3, 2017). "Ravens Sign Six Players To 2017 Practice Squad". BaltimoreRavens.com. Archived from the original on January 19, 2018.
  9. ↑ "Raiders Announce Transactions – September 28". Raiders.com. September 28, 2017.
  10. ↑ "Raiders Sign CB Demetrius McCray". Raiders.com. October 10, 2017.
  11. ↑ "49ers Announce Several Roster Moves". 49ers.com. November 29, 2017.
  12. ↑ "49ers Sign Nine Players to Reserves/Future Contracts". 49ers.com. January 2, 2018.
  13. ↑ "49ers release LB Donavin Newsom, four others to reach roster limit". Sacbee.com. April 30, 2018.
  14. ↑ "Lokombo returns to CFL, signs with Lions – Article – TSN". TSN. 2018-05-07. Retrieved 2018-05-08.
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