HAMILTON — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced on Tuesday the team has signed American defensive back Gabe Jeudy-Lally, linebacker Inumidun Ayo-Durojaiye and receiver Kelly Akharaiyi.
Jeudy-Lally, 25, signed with the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL) as an undrafted free agent in 2024. The six-foot-two, 190-pound native of New York City, New York appeared in four games during his rookie season, primarily on special teams, and spent time on the club’s active roster and practice squad through the 2025 season.
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Ayo-Durojaiye, 22, played four seasons at Yale (2022-25), appearing in 41 games and recording 233 total tackles (119 solo), 14 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, one interception, six passes defended, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. The six-foot, 202-pound native of Damascus, Maryland, was a key contributor throughout his collegiate career, leading the Bulldogs’ defence across multiple seasons.
Akharaiyi, 26, signed with the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent in 2025 and attended training camp, later spending time with the Arizona Cardinals. He was also selected by the St. Louis Battlehawks in the 2026 UFL Draft. The six-foot, 201-pound native of Irving, Texas, most recently played at Mississippi State (2024), appearing in 11 games and recording 23 receptions for 291 yards and two touchdowns.
Prior to that, Akharaiyi spent two seasons at UTEP (2022-23), where he registered 69 receptions for 1,308 yards and eight touchdowns in 24 games. He began his collegiate career at Tyler Community College (2020-21), recording 52 receptions for 681 yards and six touchdowns in 12 games.
