TORONTO — The Toronto Argonauts announced Friday the signings of National defensive lineman Paris Shand, American defensive back Akili Arnold, and American running back Elijah Young.
Shand (6’4″, 268 lbs), selected 19th overall by Toronto in the 2025 CFL Draft, joins the Argos after a recent stint with the Buffalo Bills. The Toronto native spent the past two seasons at LSU, where he recorded 42 tackles, nine tackles for loss, four sacks, and three pass breakups across 26 games. Before transferring to LSU, Shand played three seasons at Arizona, appearing in 24 games and posting 41 tackles and five sacks.
Arnold (6’0″, 200 lbs) played 12 games for USC in 2024, registering 60 tackles, one interception, and two pass breakups. The Mission Viejo, California product previously spent five seasons at Oregon State (2019–2023), where he totaled 150 tackles, three interceptions, 10 pass deflections, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery over 50 games.
Young (5’10”, 185 lbs) most recently spent time in the NFL with the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills in 2025. The Tennessee native rushed 305 times for 1,357 yards and six touchdowns during his two seasons at Western Kentucky (2023–2024). He began his collegiate career at Missouri, appearing in 28 games from 2019 to 2022 and rushing for 333 yards and one touchdown.
