Winnipeg (CFL.ca) - Identifying talent in free agent camps throughout North America have paid off for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers heading into the 2008 season. The football club announced the signings of four players Wednesday, including a pair of athletes spotted in workouts held in the U.S.

The Blue Bombers inked wide receiver Jeff Moore and defensive back Willie Tagoa’i to deals, in part because of their performance at the free agent camps the club held during the off-season. Moore impressed the club’s football brass in his native Jackson, Miss., while Tagoa’i raised eyebrows at a workout held in Los Angeles.

“Jeff and Willie are very good finds for us,” said Blue Bombers general manager Brendan Taman. “Our free agent camps are very important tools to our football club, and if it were not for these camps, we would not have found these two quality players.”

In addition to Moore and Tagoa’i, the Blue Bombers also have inked imports Nick McNeil (defensive end) and Josh Miller (defensive tackle).

Moore (5-11, 192, DOB: April 13, 1986) played in each of his four years with the Samford University Bulldogs. The business management major had a stellar senior season in 2007, hauling in 61 receptions for 996 yards and six touchdowns, including a nine-catch, 260-yard, three-touchdown performance against Tennessee Tech. Moore was also the 2006 team leader in receiving yards (49 receptions for 668 yards and five touchdowns in 11 games).

Tagoa’i (6-3, 223, DOB: January 30, 1983) was a starter at UNLV following his selection to the Junior College Grid-Wire All-American team with Palomar College. The defensive back was mainly a safety at the NCAA level.

McNeil (6-3, 243, DOB: Aug. 19, 1981) was a three-time all-conference selection at Western Carolina University before spending time with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Green Bay Packers, Washington Redskins and New York Giants. He finished sixth on the school’s all-time sack list (18.5).

Miller (6-3, 283, DOB: Nov. 19, 1986) was a three-time all-conference selection (All-GLIAC) at Saginaw Valley State University. He started each of the Cardinals 10 games last year, leading the team in sacks (9.5), tackles for loss (13.5) and was second on the team in tackles (86). Miller finished his collegiate career ranked second in sacks (24) and is tied for second in tackles for loss (37).