Olivier Muembi

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Olivier Muembi
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Muembi with the Edmonton Elks in 2024
No. 23 – Edmonton Elks
Position Linebacker
Roster status Injury icon 2.svg 6-game injured list
CFL status National
Personal information
Born (1999-10-21) October 21, 1999 (age 25)
Democratic Republic of Congo
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight226 lb (103 kg)
Career information
High school Saltfleet District High
College Delaware State
University Queen's
CFL draft 2024: 3rd round, 21st overall pick
Career history
2024–present Edmonton Elks
Stats at CFL.ca

Olivier Kamudikolo Muembi (born October 21, 1999) is a Canadian professional football linebacker for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

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University career

Muembi first played college football for the Delaware State Hornets from 2018 to 2021. [1] He played in 25 games where he recorded 53 total tackles and 2.5 sacks. [1] He then transferred to Queen's University where he played U Sports football for the Gaels in 2023. [2] He played in eight regular season games where he had 27 solo tackles, nine assisted tackles, and one sack. [2]

Professional career

Muembi was drafted in the third round, 21st overall, by the Edmonton Elks in the 2024 CFL draft and signed with the team on May 6, 2024. [3] Following training camp in 2024, he made the team's active roster and made his professional debut on June 8, 2024, against the Saskatchewan Roughriders, where he recorded two special teams tackles. [4] He played in 17 regular season games in his rookie year where he recorded one defensive tackle and six special teams tackles. [4]

Personal life

Muembi was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo to parents Julie and Banakaybov Muembi. [1] He has two brothers and two sisters. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Olivier Muembi". Delaware State Hornets . Retrieved April 9, 2025.
  2. 1 2 "Olivier Muembi". Queen's Gaels . Retrieved April 9, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Transactions | Elks sign eight from 2024 draft class". Edmonton Elks. May 6, 2024.
  4. 1 2 "Olivier Muembi". Edmonton Elks . Retrieved April 9, 2025.
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