Brendon LaBatte

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Brendon LaBatte
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LaBatte with the Roughriders in 2019
Born: (1986-09-12) September 12, 1986 (age 38)
Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada
Career information
CFL status National
Position(s) G
Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight323 lb (147 kg)
University Regina
CFL draft 2008, round: 1, pick: 6
Drafted by Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Career history
As player
2008–2011 Winnipeg Blue Bombers
2012–2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders
Career highlights and awards
CFL All-Star 2011, 2013–2015, 2017–2018
CFL East All-Star 2009–2011
CFL West All-Star 2012–2015, 2017–2018
Awards 2013 - CFL's Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman Award
2013 - DeMarco–Becket Memorial Trophy
2013 - 101st Grey Cup champion
Career stats

Brendon LaBatte (born September 12, 1986) is a Canadian former professional football guard. He was drafted sixth overall by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the 2008 CFL Draft. He played CIS Football with the Regina Rams.

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Career

LaBatte was drafted by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers with the sixth overall pick in the 2008 CFL Draft. He went on to win three consecutive CFL East Division All-Star awards from 2009 to 2011. [1] Prior to the 2011 East Division final, Labatte was named to his first ever CFL All-Star team. [2]

LaBatte won the 2013 Grey Cup with Saskatchewan on November 24, 2013. [3] He signed a contract extension with the Roughriders through the 2022 season on December 23, 2020. [4] He opted out of the 2021 CFL season for personal reasons before the start of the season, [5] and the team placed him on their suspended list on July 3. [6]

References

  1. ↑ Adam Wazny (November 10, 2011). "Eight Bombers named to East Division All-Star Team". Winnipeg Free Press .
  2. ↑ Paul Wiecek (November 16, 2011). "Five Bombers chosen as CFL all-stars". Winnipeg Free Press.
  3. ↑ Murray McCormack (November 25, 2013). "Roughriders Complete Dream Season". "Regina Leader Post".
  4. ↑ "Riders extend mainstays Labatte, Clark through 2022". CFL.ca. December 23, 2020. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
  5. ↑ Hanna, Claire (June 30, 2021). "Riders' LaBatte opts to spend time with family, friends over 2021 CFL season". CTVNews.ca. Retrieved July 7, 2021.
  6. ↑ "Coors Light Training Camp Opening Roster Set". Riderville.com. July 3, 2021. Retrieved July 7, 2021.
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