Anthony Vandal

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Anthony Vandal
2024, 58, Anthony Vandal.jpg
Vandal with the Toronto Argonauts in 2024
No. 58 – Toronto Argonauts
Position Offensive lineman
Roster statusActive
CFL status National
Personal information
Born (1998-06-03) June 3, 1998 (age 27)
Sorel-Tracy, Quebec, Canada
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight300 lb (136 kg)
Career information
High school Seminaire Saint-Joseph
CEGEP Cégep de Lévis
University Sherbrooke
CFL draft 2023: 8th round, 72nd overall pick
Career history
2023 Toronto Argonauts*
2024–presentToronto Argonauts
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Stats at CFL.ca

Anthony Vandal (born June 3, 1998) is a Canadian professional football offensive lineman for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

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University career

Vandal played U Sports football for the Sherbrooke Vert & Or from 2018 to 2023. [1] He was named the RSEQ Rookie of the Year in 2018 and was an RSEQ All-Star three times. [1] In 2022, he was named a U Sports Second Team All-Canadian. [1]

Professional career

Vandal was drafted in the eighth round, 72nd overall, with the last pick in the 2023 CFL draft by the Toronto Argonauts. [2] He then signed with the team on May 5, 2023. [3] Following training camp, he was placed on the suspended list and was eventually released as he returned to the Vert & Or to complete his U Sports eligibility. [3] [4] He re-signed with the Argonauts on November 22, 2023. [5]

Following training camp in 2024, Vandal made the opening day roster as a backup offensive lineman and made his professional debut on June 9, 2024, against the BC Lions. [1] Following an injury to Gregor MacKellar, Vandal made his first professional start on August 9, 2024, against the Calgary Stampeders. [6] He played in all 18 regular season games and started the last ten, and did not relinquish his starting position when MacKellar returned from injury. [6] Vandal played and started in all three post-season games, including the 111th Grey Cup where the Argonauts defeated the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 41–24. [6] [7]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Anthony Vandal". Toronto Argonauts . Retrieved June 25, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Gentle Giant: Vandal remains calm as final draft pick". Canadian Football League. May 4, 2023.
  3. 1 2 "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League . Retrieved June 25, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Argos release 19 as part of final roster cuts, including QB Ben Holmes". 3DownNation. June 2, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Argos Transactions: Wednesday, November 22, 2023". Toronto Argonauts . Retrieved November 22, 2023.
  6. 1 2 3 "111th Grey Cup notes" (PDF). Canadian Football League . Retrieved November 25, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Play-by-Play, 111th Grey Cup". Canadian Football League. November 17, 2024.
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