Carmine Bastone (born June 5, 2003) is an American professional football defensive lineman for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the Northwestern Wildcats.
Early life Bastone was born on June 5, 2003, in St. Charles, Illinois. He attended St. Charles North High School in St. Charles, earning IHFSCA first team all-state honors.
College career Bastone played college football for the Northwestern Wildcats from 2021 to 2025. He joined the team in 2021 as a preferred walk-on. In 39 games, Bastone had 68 tackles, including nine for loss, six sacks, one pass deflection, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. In 2025, he was an All-Big Ten honorable mention.
Professional career On July 13, 2026, the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL) signed Bastone to the practice roster. On August 13, he was elevated to the active roster and made his debut on August 15, against the Toronto Argonauts. References
External links Edmonton Elks bio Northwestern Wildcats bio