The Calgary Stampeders have signed American defensive lineman Theo Majette to a contract, the club announced Wednesday.

The 5-foot-11, 238-pound defensive lineman played collegiately at Kent State. In four seasons, he tallied 84 tackles and 13.5 sacks, including 5.5 sacks as a senior last season.

He was given third-team all-Mid-American Conference honours last year.

The 21-year-old is a native of Pontiac, MI.