Tulsa Oilers Football, proud member of the IFL, powered by Community Care, announced that offensive lineman Christopher Ivy will return to the roster for the 2024 season.

Ivy, was most recently a member of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the CFL, where he was placed on the practice squad after training camp upon his signing in April of this year. 

The former Blue Bomber played three games with the Oilers in 2023 and was signed by Tulsa on September 20, 2022, prior to this past IFL season's start.  

"To be an Oiler means to take pride in the city of Tulsa," said Ivy when asked what it means to be a part of the inaugural Tulsa franchise in the IFL. "I've come to work every day with a chip on my shoulder to get better every day so that I can give my best to this city that has given so much back to me."

The 6’4, 300 lbs. offensive piece was a starter during his junior and senior seasons at Wichita Heights High School. Ivy started two years at left tackle, helping his team advance to the state quarterfinals twice, all while earning a spot on the Kansas Football Coaches Association (KFCA) All-State team. The Kansas native earned an honorable mention for All-City merits during his junior season and was First-Team All-Conference and Second-Team All-City as a senior.

The award-winning left tackle took his talents to the University of Tulsa upon graduating, where he would have red-shirt status his first year.

The following season, Ivy played in all 12 games for the Golden Hurricanes, mostly on special teams. The red-shirt freshman saw playing time on the offensive front against Central Michigan in the Miami Beach Bowl that same year.

The former D1 lineman played in all 12 games in his sophomore and junior seasons, getting his first start at left tackle his junior year against UCA in the season opener. 

The Wichita, Kansas native started in 11 of 12 games his senior season, including out-of-conference games against Michigan State and Oklahoma State. 

 Tulsa will see its second season begin in 2024.