MONTREAL -  Eastern Kentucky University's Vincent Munlin Jr. has signed a free agent deal with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League on Thursday, May 1.
 
A three-year starter at EKU, Munlin was a versatile piece for the Colonels since being head coach Walt Wells' first signee in Richmond.
 
Munlin ended his collegiate career with multiple accolades, being named a Phil Steele Fourth Team All-ASUN selection in 2022 and a Phil Steele Third Team All-UAC selection in 2024, earning an invite to the Dream Bowl, All-Star Showcase at the end of the season.
 
Switching to right tackle for his final season at EKU, Munlin started every game in 2024 for the Colonels through their FCS Playoff appearance for the second time in three seasons with an 8-4 regular season record, including a five-game win streak to end 2024.
 
On the season, EKU rushed for 2,422 rushing yards, the third most in the conference, and 4,522 yards of total offense and 36 total touchdowns.
 
For his career, the Cincinnati, Ohio, native played in 48 games, starting in 35 of them, helping pave the way for 14,763 yards of total offense as a starter, an ASUN Conference Championship in 2022, and two FCS Playoff appearances (2022, 2024).
 
Munlin is now the second active Colonel in the CFL, joining former teammate and 2024 Grey Cup Champion, Jeremy Edwards of the Toronto Argonauts.
 
One of the most historic franchises in the CFL, the Alouettes have won the league's Grey Cup a total of eight times, most recently in 2023. Last season, Montreal won the CFL's Eastern Division before falling to eventual Grey Cup Champions Toronto in the playoffs, 30-28, ending the season with a 12-5-1 record.