CFL.ca Staff

LENNOXVILLE, QC -- Jamall Lee of the Bishop's University Gaiters football team has signed with the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League as an undrafted free agent. The signing came yesterday after the conclusion of the NFL's annual draft.

Lee, a three-time Bishop's Athlete of the Year and two-time First Team All-Canadian, becomes the second Gaiter to sign with an NFL team, following offensive lineman Mark Hatfield, who signed with the Miami Dolphins in 1995.

Lee, set two records at last month's Canadian Football League Evaluation Camp when he ran the 40-yard dash in 4.39 seconds, and recorded a 44-inch standing vertical jump. Earlier this off-season, Lee became the first Canadian to compete in the annual Texas vs. the Nation All-Star Game.

Lee remains eligible for the CFL’s Canadian Draft, which will be held this Saturday, May 2nd (11am, TSN). He is currently ranked #2 on the CFL’s Scouting Bureau.

“I’m excited to take my game to the next level. I’m thankful to Coach [Leroy] Blugh, Coach [Joey] Sabo and Coach [Tony] Addona for giving me this chance. Without coming here, none of this would have been possible,” said Lee. “Coming to Bishop’s was the best decision I’ve made. I have really enjoyed my time here.”

Lee holds the Quebec University Football League career records for rushing yards (4,296) and rushing touchdowns (35), as well as the records for yards in a season (1,496 in 2007) and a single game (391 on Sept. 20, 2008). He won the CIS rushing title for the second straight year, posting 1202 yards on a league-record 182 carries and scoring ten touchdowns.

"I'm pleased to see that Jamall has gotten this opportunity. He is a great young man with exceptional ability," said Gaiters' Head Coach Leroy Blugh. "We are fortunate to have had him here for the last four years, and we know that he will go on to do great things."

Lee will report to the Panthers’ mini-camp later this week.