Argonauts sign American running back Jyran Mitchell, National defensive back Stephane East
TORONTO – The Toronto Argonauts announced on Tuesday they have signed American running back Jyran Mitchell and National defensive back Stephane East.
Mitchell (six-foot, 205 pounds) attended Butler University in 2023 playing 11 games and rushing for 1,268 yards and 12 touchdowns, while catching 23 passes for 202 yards and three more scores.
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The Illinois native was named first Team All-Pioneer League in 2023 and was a finalist for the Walter Payton Award. Mitchell attended Eastern Kentucky from 2021-2022 where he caught 38 passes for 428 yards and two touchdowns in 21 games. The newest Argo began his collegiate career at Northern Illinois University (2018-2020) playing in 11 games.
East (six-foot-two, 190 pounds) played 16 games at Queen’s University between 2019-2023 recording 23 tackles, three interceptions and eight knockdowns. The Toronto, ON native attended St. Michael’s College School where he played basketball, volleyball and ran track.
