TRANSACTION | Elks release Enock Makonzo (LB) and Jeremie Dominique (DB)

The duo were both members of the Elks 2022 CFL Draft class

Makonzo and Dominique both spent two seasons in Edmonton (2022-23) after being drafted in 2022.
Makonzo and Dominique both spent two seasons in Edmonton (2022-23) after being drafted in 2022.

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks have released national Enock Makonzo (LB) and national Jeremie Dominique (DB), the club announced Wednesday.

Makonzo was the Elks first-round pick (fourth overall) in the 2022 CFL Draft. The product of Lachine, Quebec suited up for 16 games in his rookie season, accumulating 57-total tackles and two sacks. The 27-year-old was relegated to just five games in the 2023 season, recording 11 tackles and a forced fumble.

Dominique was the Elks sixth-round pick (48th overall) in the 2022 CFL Draft. Over two seasons in the Green and Gold, the Montreal, Quebec native has suited up in 29 games and registered 16-total tackles.

2024 marks the 75th season of pro football in Edmonton, as the Elks open a new CFL campaign on Saturday, June 8 against the Saskatchewan Roughriders at Commonwealth Stadium. Season tickets are available now, with all youth season tickets $75 (17 and under) and adult tickets starting at $175.


TRANSACTION

RELEASED:

  • Enock Makonzo | NAT | LB | 5'11 | 195 LBS | 1997-05-01 | Lachine, QC, | Coastal Carolina
  • Jeremie Dominique | NAT | 6'1 | 202 LBS | 1997-07-09 | Montreal, QC | Charleston

EDMONTON ELKS

The Edmonton Elks are proud members of the Canadian Football League, playing their home games at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Alberta.

2024 marks 75 seasons of Green and Gold football, as the Club celebrates it’s tradition of excellence (Grey Cup championships: 1954-56, 1975, 1978-82, 1987, 1993, 2003, 2005, 2015), while looking to the future. Edmonton kicks off the 2024 CFL season at home on Saturday, June 8.

Elks Football…Our Team. Our City.

Hernan Salas

Hernan Salas

Coordinator, Communications (Media Relations), Edmonton Elks Football Club

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About The Edmonton Elks Football Club

The Edmonton Elks are proud members of the Canadian Football League, playing their home games at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Alberta. 

The club has a tradition of excellence with 14 Grey Cup championships (1954-56, 1975, 1978-82, 1987, 1993, 2003, 2005, 2015) and 52 members of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame. Since its founding, the club has been community-owned and remains focused on providing outstanding football memories for Edmonton and all of Northern Alberta.

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