Benoit Marion

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Benoit Marion
Saskatchewan Roughriders
2022, 93, Benoit Marion.jpg
Marion with the Toronto Argonauts in 2022
Born: (1995-12-11) December 11, 1995 (age 28)
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Career information
StatusActive
CFL status National
Position(s) Defensive lineman
Height6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
Weight250 lb (110 kg)
University Montreal
High schoolAndré Grasset (QC)
CFL draft 2020, round: 3, pick: 25
Drafted by Montreal Alouettes
Career history
As player
2020–2021 Montreal Alouettes*
2021–2024 Toronto Argonauts
2024 Hamilton Tiger-Cats
2024–present Saskatchewan Roughriders
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career stats
Games played30
Defensive tackles7
Sacks1
Spec. Teams tackles11

Benoit Marion (born December 11, 1995) is a Canadian professional football defensive lineman for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

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Early life

Marion was born on December 11, 1995, in Montreal, Quebec. He attended André Grasset Cegep. Marion played U Sports football at Montreal from 2016 to 2019, appearing in 25 total games. In his college career he recorded 66.5 tackles, 19.5 tackles for loss, and 11 sacks, six of which came in his senior season. He also played junior ice hockey for the Quebec Remparts. [1]

Professional career

Montreal Alouettes

Marion was selected in the 3rd round (25th overall) of the 2020 CFL Draft by the Montreal Alouettes. The 2020 CFL season was canceled and he was released before the 2021 began on July 26, 2021. [2]

Toronto Argonauts

Marion was signed by the Toronto Argonauts on October 25, 2021. [3] He appeared in two games with the Argonauts that season, making one tackle and one pass deflection. [4] In 2022, Marion played in 12 regular season games where he had five defensive tackles and three special teams tackles. [5] He also scored his first career touchdown when he recovered a block kick and returned it 24 yards for a score against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on August 6, 2022. [5] Marion also played in the 109th Grey Cup victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, which secured his first Grey Cup championship. [5]

In the 2023 season, Marion played in 16 regular season games where he recorded one defensive tackle, eight special teams tackles, one sack, and two forced fumbles. [6] He played in the first game of the 2024 season, where he had one special teams tackle, but was released shortly after the game on June 11, 2024. [7]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

On June 12, 2024, it was announced that Marion had signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. [8] He played in nine regular season games before being released on September 11, 2024. [9] Marion was re-signed by the Tiger-Cats on October 2, 2024, only to be released again the next day on October 3, 2024. [9] [10]

Saskatchewan Roughriders

On October 4, 2024, it was announced that Marion had signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. [11]

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References

  1. ↑ "Benoit Marion". Toronto Argonauts .
  2. ↑ "Alouettes release former third-round pick Benoit Marion, 14 others". 3DownNation. July 26, 2021.
  3. ↑ "Toronto Argonauts sign DB Dondre Wright and DL Benoit Marion". BGMSportsTrax. October 26, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Benoit Marion Stats". Pro Football Archives.
  5. 1 2 3 "Benoit Marion". Toronto Argonauts . Retrieved November 22, 2022.
  6. ↑ "2024 CFL Guide" (PDF). Canadian Football League . Retrieved June 11, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Toronto Argonauts release former CFL all-star Shawn Oakman, one other". 3DownNation. June 11, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Tiger-Cats Transactions June 12". Hamilton Tiger-Cats. June 12, 2024.
  9. 1 2 "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League . Retrieved September 13, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Tiger-Cats Transactions October 2". Hamilton Tiger-Cats. October 2, 2024.
  11. ↑ "Riders Add Canadian Defensive Linemam Benoit Marion". Saskatchewan Roughriders. October 4, 2024.
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