Brett Wade

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Brett Wade
No. 58
Born: (1993-06-24) June 24, 1993 (age 30)
Regina, Saskatchewan
Career information
CFL status National
Position(s) DL
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight270 lb (120 kg)
University Calgary
CJFL Regina Thunder
High school Miller Comprehensive
CFL Draft 2018 / Round: 2 / Pick: 15
Drafted by Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Career history
As player
20182020 Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Career stats

Brett David Wade (born June 24, 1993) is a former professional Canadian football defensive lineman. He played U Sports football for the Calgary Dinos and played in the CJFL for the Regina Thunder. [1]

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Professional career

Wade was drafted by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the second round, 15th overall, in the 2018 CFL Draft and signed with the team on May 20, 2018. [2] He played in his first professional game on August 10, 2018 against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He recorded both his first defensive tackle and first quarterback sack against the BC Lions on September 29, 2018. [3] He finished the 2018 season with one tackle and one sack in five games played.

Wade re-signed with the Tiger-Cats on January 22, 2021. [4] He retired from football on June 29, 2021. [5]

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References

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  2. "Tiger-Cats sign seven 2018 CFL draft selections". ticats.ca. May 20, 2018.
  3. "BC Lions vs Hamilton Tiger-Cats". cfl.ca. September 29, 2018.
  4. "Tiger-Cats re-sign defensive tackle Wade". TiCats.ca. January 22, 2021. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
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