Born: | Scarborough, Ontario, Canada | July 15, 1979
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Career information | |
CFL status | National |
Position(s) | DE |
Height | 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) |
Weight | 245 lb (111 kg) |
University | Ottawa |
CFL Draft | 2005 / Round: 5 / Pick: 37 |
Drafted by | Ottawa Renegades |
Career history | |
As player | |
2005 | Ottawa Renegades |
2006–2007 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
2008 | Edmonton Eskimos |
2009 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
Career stats | |
Tackles | 50 |
Sacks | 0 |
Forced fumbles | 0 |
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