Solomon Elimimian

Solomon Elimimian (born October 21, 1986 in Calabar, Nigeria) is a Canadian football linebacker for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. He played for two years with the Lions where he was named the CFL's Most Outstanding Rookie in 2010. He played college football for the Hawaii Warriors.

College career
In his senior year with the Hawaii Warriors, Elimimian recorded 121 tackles and four sacks. By the end of his four years playing for the Warriors, Elimimian held the school’s all-time tackles record with 434 tackles.

Buffalo Bills
Following his collegiate career, Elimimian was signed by the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League and played in two preseason games. On September 1, 2009 he was released by the Bills.

BC Lions
Elimimian signed as a free agent with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League on May 19, 2010. Elimimian recorded 77 tackles, five sacks and 11 special teams tackles in only 16 games. For his impressive efforts, he finished the year by winning the CFL's Most Outstanding Rookie Award for the 2010 CFL season. In the 2011 season Elimimian was voted as the leagues 'hardest hitter' according to a TSN annual Player Poll, voted on by more than 250 CFL players. Elimimian finished the 2011 season with 98 tackles, 4 sacks and 2 interceptions. He went on with the Lions to capture the 99th Grey Cup.

Minnesota Vikings
Following two outstanding years in the CFL Elimimian decided to sign a two year contract with the Minnesota Vikings of the NFL. On August 25, 2012 he was released by the Vikings.

Cleveland Browns
Elimimian was signed to the Cleveland Browns practice squad on September 1, 2012. He was deleted from the practice squad on September 3, 2012.

BC Lions (II)
After failing to make an NFL roster, Elimimian returned to the BC Lions part way through the 2012 CFL season. He only played in 6 CFL games that season, tallying only 12 tackles. Elimimian resigned with the Lions hours after the opening of free agency on February 15 2013.