NEED TO KNOW: 

• Acquired: Free agent (Jan. 9, 2021) | One-year extension (Feb. 1, 2023)
• CFL experience (Elks): 2 (2)
• College: University of Southern California (2016-19)
• Highlights:
  • In 2021, made his first CFL start in Week 13 against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Rector also registered his first CFL sack on September 18^th versus the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and finished tied for third on the team with four sacks.
  • 2020 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl invitee.
  • Finished with 107 tackles, including 22.5 for losses (with 13 sacks), 1 deflections, 3 fumble recoveries, a forced fumble, an interception and a 10-yard kickoff return at USC.
  • Team captain at USC in 2019.
  • Appeared in 46 games at USC, with 23 starts.

YEAR-BY-YEAR: 

• 2022: (Edmonton) Played in 8 games, registering 13 tackles and three sacks.
• 2021: (Edmonton) In 11 games (one start), recorded 10 defensive tackles, two special teams tackles, four sacks and two forced fumbles.