Carson Rockhill

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Carson Rockhill
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Born: (1990-06-30) June 30, 1990 (age 33)
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Career information
Position(s) Offensive guard
Height6 ft 6 in (198 cm)
Weight284 lb (129 kg)
University Calgary
High school Ballenas (BC)
CFL Draft 2012 / Round: 2 / Pick: 13
Drafted by Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Career history
As player
2013 Edmonton Eskimos
2014 Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Carson Giovanni Rockhill (born June 30, 1990) is a former Canadian football offensive guard who played one season in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He was selected by the Tiger-Cats in the 2nd round (13th overall) of the 2012 CFL Draft.

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Early life and education

Rockhill was born on June 30, 1990, in Nanaimo, British Columbia. He attended Ballenas Secondary School in Parksville, British Columbia, playing offense and defense. [1] Following high school he joined University of Calgary, spending his first season on the football team as a redshirt. [1] During the 2009 off-season, Rockhill represented Canada at the 2009 IFAF Junior World Championship, helping his team earn runner-up honors. As a freshman in 2009, he played in six of eight games, in addition to all four playoff games as an offensive lineman. [1] He appeared in all 12 games the following year, starting one. He earned a starting position in 2011, playing in every game again. [1] Though selected in the second round of the 2012 CFL Draft, Rockhill elected to remain with Calgary and finish his education. He played in all eight games as a senior. [1]

Professional career

He was selected in the 2nd round (13th overall) of the 2012 CFL Draft by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, but chose to continue his education. [2] His rights were acquired by the Edmonton Eskimos in a five-player trade in 2013. He was released by Edmonton on June 23, 2013, before playing in any games. [3] He was signed by the Tiger-Cats after being released by the Eskimos. [4] He did not play in 2013. In 2014, Rockhill appeared in three games as a backup offensive lineman before being released. [5]

Personal life

Rockhill's older brother Brandon was also a player for Calgary, and they spent two years playing with the team together. [6]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Carson Rockhill - 2012 - Football". University of Calgary Athletics.
  2. ↑ Odland, Kristen (August 21, 2012). "Fabien, Rockhill put school before CFL". Calgary Herald – via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  3. ↑ "Former Dino Rockhill Among Eskimo cuts". Calgary Herald . June 24, 2013 – via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  4. ↑ O'Leary, Chris (July 3, 2013). "Eskimos will face ex-mates on Sunday". Edmonton Journal – via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  5. ↑ "Carson Rockhill Stats". Pro Football Archives.
  6. ↑ Mingo, Rita (August 22, 2008). "Rockhill brothers together again at last on gridiron". Calgary Herald – via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
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