Eli Mencer

Eli Mencer (born November 14, 1996) is an American professional football defensive lineman and linebacker. He previously played in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the Toronto Argonauts and Edmonton Elks.

College career After using a redshirt season in 2015, Mencer played college football for the Albany Great Danes as a linebacker from 2016 to 2019. He played in 45 games where he had 198 tackles, 21.5 sacks, two interceptions, 12 forced fumbles, and eight fumble recoveries.

Professional career

Seattle Seahawks On April 25, 2020, Mencer signed with the Seattle Seahawks after going undrafted in the 2020 NFL draft. He was released late in the preseason on August 29, 2020, to make room for Paul Richardson, who was also released one week later.

Montreal Alouettes Mencer signed with the Montreal Alouettes on January 21, 2021. However, he was released prior to training camp in the pandemic-shortened 2021 CFL season, on June 21, 2021.

Toronto Argonauts One day after his Montreal release, on June 22, 2021, Mencer was signed by the Toronto Argonauts. He recorded his first career interception on October 6, 2021, against the Ottawa Redblacks.

To start the 2022 season, Mencer was on the injured list and then the practice roster before dressing as a backup linebacker in week three.

Edmonton Elks Mencer signed with the Edmonton Elks on December 15, 2022. He dressed in four games for the team during the 2023 season. He was released on October 20, 2023.

Personal life Mencer was born to Lori Alderman and has three siblings, Reggie, Joey, and Jina.