Samuel Emilus, a wide receiver for the Saskatchewan Roughriders, appears to have drawn notice from across the border after a successful sophomore campaign.
Emilus reportedly worked out with the Arizona Cardinals of the NFL, per 3DownNation.
The 26-year-old had six touchdowns and 1,097 receiving yards on 70 receptions in 2023.
In the first round of the 2022 CFL Draft, Saskatchewan chose the Montreal, Quebec product with their seventh overall selection pick.
Emilus attended the University of Massachusetts for three seasons (2018–20) before transferring to Louisiana Tech for the 2021–2022 season.
The wide receiver and the Roughriders have a 2024 contract as of right now.
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Arizona Cardinals scoring off the field for Valley students with longtime program for kids
All of this is a part of the 21st-year Cardinals “Milk and Cookies” program.
With touchdowns in the end zone and on the field, the Arizona Cardinals are doing more for Valley kids. They’re exchanging the ball for the book this time!
All of this is a part of the 21st-year Cardinals “Milk and Cookies” program. Students throughout the Valley are able to engage with reading thanks to the collaboration between SRP and Albertsons-Safeway.
Throughout the regular season, every week a Cardinals player, cheerleaders, and even Big Red visit the school to read aloud to the students, engage in conversation, play games, respond to inquiries, and most importantly, demonstrate that someone cares.
Augusta Ranch Elementary School in Mesa, which is a part of Gilbert Public Schools, was recently visited by ABC15.
“I am at a loss for words!” exclaims a beaming fourth-grader named Brynlee in Jennifer Brennan’s class. “It truly is fantastic!”
If you had just met a player from your favorite football team, you would also be at a loss for words!
“How did getting to hang out with a Cardinals player feel like?” Nick Ciletti of ABC15 enquired.
“It was incredible,” Brynlee remarked. “It’s incredible to meet a football player! My dad and I adore watching football together!”
Running back Corey Clement, who was fortunately present for Brynlee to get her Cardinals memorabilia signed, wasn’t there merely to sign autographs.
According to Clement, “reading is unquestionably the best way to tap into more knowledge.” “It demonstrates to them that you can occasionally put down your electronics, return to a hard copy, and demonstrate that the conventional method is still effective.”
“What motivates you to spend this kind of time with them?” Clement inquired Ciletti.
“I recognize that you need to present a different image of yourself. We have a responsibility to demonstrate our civic-mindedness to others, even though we are constantly under observation and wearing helmets. We want to return the favor to you guys with our hopes and dreams.”
According to Mrs. Brennan, these children continue to reap the benefits of their investment years later.
She claims that even though the Cardinals visited four years ago, her eighth-grade students are still talking about it. “I believe it demonstrates that, in addition to us educators and the surrounding community, there are other individuals who are concerned about their education.”
“Talking to young children is a great way to teach them that positivity is the way to go, and sharing that with your classmates is the best thing,” Clement says.
“It was everything,” Brynlee states. “It gave me a really good feeling.”
On December 19, the Cardinals Milk and Cookies program will make its final school visit of the season, but they hope to return the following year!
