From the rugged Canadian prairies to Stanford’s prestigious football program, Elic Ayomanor’s journey has captivated football fans nationwide. Behind this rising wide receiver’s incredible rise stands a devoted mother who helped shape his path from Medicine Hat, Alberta to the doorstep of NFL stardom.
With the first three rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft already complete, fans and scouts continue to follow Ayomanor’s journey with great interest.
The Stanford standout, who declared for the draft on Dec. 21, 2024, has an inspiring family story that reveals the crucial support system that transformed a small-town Canadian athlete into one of college football’s most exciting prospects.
The Backbone of Elic Ayomanor’s Success: Pamela Weiterman
Pamela Weiterman, Ayomanor’s mother, has been the cornerstone of his athletic journey. Growing up in Kincaid, Saskatchewan, before settling in Medicine Hat, Alberta, in 1991, Weiterman has balanced a successful 30-year career in finance with raising two children.
As an Investment Associate at Scotia Wealth Management, Weiterman’s professional credentials include a Diploma in Business Administration and various financial certifications. Her expertise in problem-solving extends beyond her career into supporting her son’s ambitious athletic goals.
When Ayomanor faced the critical decision to pursue football opportunities in the United States, Weiterman played a decisive role.
Sources note that “Osei responded that he needed to move to the U.S. as soon as possible and he needed to speak with his mother, Pamela Weiterman, when he got home… While it took some time, she agreed to let her son move to the U.S.”
This pivotal decision ultimately led Ayomanor to Deerfield Academy in Massachusetts, where he excelled in both football and track, setting league records in the 100 meters (10.76 seconds) and 200 meters (21.66 seconds).
His high school performance attracted scholarship offers from major programs including Notre Dame, California, Tennessee, and Ole Miss before he chose Stanford.
A Private Family Life Amid Rising Stardom
While Weiterman’s role in Ayomanor’s development is well documented, information about his father remains notably absent from public record. Despite extensive media coverage of Ayomanor’s rise in college football, no major news sources, team biographies or reputable profiles mention his father.
The family unit frequently referenced in media includes Weiterman and Ayomanor’s older sister, Jill, with whom he maintains a close relationship. This tight-knit support system has been instrumental in nurturing Ayomanor’s talents both on and off the field.
Their support has clearly paid dividends. After redshirting due to a knee injury in 2022, Ayomanor exploded onto the scene in 2023, setting the Stanford single-game record with 294 receiving yards against Colorado. This performance, the second most in Pac-12 history, helped him earn the Jon Cornish Trophy as the top Canadian in NCAA football.
At Stanford, Ayomanor has balanced athletic excellence with academic achievement. He earned spots on the Pac-12 Academic Honor Roll and First Team Academic All-America.
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As the remaining rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft unfold, the grounding influence of his Canadian roots and family values continues to shape Ayomanor’s approach to both sport and academics.
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