Almondo Sewell


Almondo Sewell is a professional gridiron football defensive tackle for the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League. He played college football at the University of Akron and attended Hargrave Military Academy before transferring to Trenton Central High School in Trenton, New Jersey. He has also been a member of the Cleveland Gladiators of the Arena Football League.

Professional career

Edmonton Eskimos

Sewell signed with the Edmonton Eskimos on May 27, 2011. He started the season on the reserve list and appeared in three games before being released on August 2, 2011.

Cleveland Gladiators

Almondo Sewell spent part of the 2012 season with the Cleveland Gladiators of the Arena Football League.

Edmonton Eskimos (II)

Sewell was signed by the Edmonton Eskimos on June 4, 2012. He signed a contract extension on December 19, 2013. Almondo Sewell established himself as one of the leagues top defensive linemen: He was named a CFL All-Star in five consecutive seasons and a CFL West All-Star in six consecutive seasons. Sewell received multiple contract extensions while with the Eskimos, re-signing on December 19, 2013, December 22, 2015 and October 12, 2018.

Personal life

He has a pet rabbit named Dusko. Sewell plans to join the Edmonton Police Service after his football career is over.