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BCLions.com Staff
The BC Lions Football Club today announced the signing of defensive backs Paul Stephens and John Hardy-Taliau as well as defensive lineman Jarrell Root.
Root joins the Leos after signing with the Miami Dolphins as a free agent in 2012. He enjoyed a successful college career with Boise State, recording 11 tackles for a loss and seven career sacks over his four-year stint.
Hardy-Tuliau brings a level of versatility to the defense, having played both nickel and strong safety during his college career with the University of Hawaii where he notched six interceptions and 15 tackles for a loss over his three-year run.
Stephens also brings versatility to the Lions on both sides of the ball, playing two seasons in the AFL with the Spokane Shock as a receiver and defender. He set a league record in 2013 with five interceptions in one game.
All three will be on the field when the BC Lions begin mini-camp Wednesday afternoon in Kamloops, BC.