Cary Koch

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Cary Koch
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Date of birth (1986-08-28) August 28, 1986 (age 37)
Place of birth Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Career information
CFL status International
Position(s) WR
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight200 lb (91 kg)
US college Virginia
High school Dunham
Career history
As player
2010–2011 Saskatchewan Roughriders
2012–2013 Edmonton Eskimos
2014 Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Career stats

Cary Koch (born August 28, 1986) is an American former professional football wide receiver. Koch played college football for the University of Virginia after transferring from Tulane University in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. [1]

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Professional career

Saskatchewan Roughriders

After exhausting his collegiate eligibility, Koch signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders as a free agent in April, 2010. [2] He was on the team's practice roster until Prechae Rodriguez was released, clearing a spot for him on the active roster. [3] Koch made his debut with the Roughriders in week 12 of the season against the Calgary Stampeders. He caught two passes for 15 yards and was on the receiving end of a successful two-point conversion. [4]

Edmonton Eskimos

Koch signed as a free agent with the Edmonton Eskimos on the first day of free agency on February 15, 2012. [5]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Koch signed as a free agent with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on the first day of free agency on February 11, 2014. [6] He was released by the Tiger Cats on May 1, 2015

Career statistics

Receiving Regular season Playoffs
YearTeamGamesNo.YardsAvgLongTDGamesNo.YardsAvgLongTD
2010 SSK 82129914.242331112311.2401
2011 SSK 9111019.2170
CFL totals173240012.542331112311.2401

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References

  1. ↑ Mccormick, Murray (February 15, 2012). "The first Riders' free agent to sign is …". Regina Leader-Post . Retrieved January 12, 2019.
  2. ↑ "Cary Koch". Saskatchewan Roughriders. Archived from the original on September 20, 2010. Retrieved September 17, 2010.
  3. ↑ Slater, Craig (September 14, 2010). "Riders' Hugh Charles and Cary Koch 'ready to step up'". Regina Leader Post . Archived from the original on September 18, 2010. Retrieved September 17, 2010.
  4. ↑ "CFL Live Game Day". Canadian Football League. Archived from the original on September 21, 2010. Retrieved September 17, 2010.
  5. ↑ "Green & White for Green & Gold: Koch an Eskie". Archived from the original on September 23, 2015. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
  6. ↑ "FA14: Ticats continue to add, signing WR Cary Koch". Archived from the original on February 22, 2014. Retrieved February 12, 2014.
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