Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign British/Global DE Kemari Munier-Bailey

| 2025 Global Draft | 05/04/2025

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed British defensive end Kemari Munier-Bailey after selecting him with the second overall pick in the 2025 CFL Global Draft, adding a high-ceiling talent to their pass-rush rotation.

Birmingham To Big Sky
A native of Birmingham, England, Munier-Bailey transitioned from the Great Britain junior national basketball team to football, starring at Idaho and Fresno State before a breakout 2024 season at Weber State. There, he tallied 11.5 sacks and 18.5 tackles for loss, earning third-team FCS All-American and first-team All-Big Sky honors.

Elite Athleticism, Refinement Needed
The 6’3″, 230-pound edge rusher leverages a lightning first step and relentless motor, though consistency in anchoring against the run remains a work in progress. His pursuit speed and special teams upside solidified his draft stock.

Bombers’ Strategic Investment
Winnipeg envisions Munier-Bailey as a situational disruptor while he adapts to the CFL’s wider field. His hybrid athleticism—honed on courts and gridirons—could pay dividends as he refines his technique.

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