Jeff Keeping

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Jeff Keeping
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Born: (1982-07-19) July 19, 1982 (age 41)
Uxbridge, Ontario
Career information
Position(s) C/OL
Height6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
Weight295 lb (134 kg)
University Western Ontario
High school Uxbridge
CFL Draft 2005 / Round: 2 / Pick: 18
Drafted by Toronto Argonauts
Career history
As player
2005–2007 Toronto Argonauts
2008 Montreal Alouettes
2009–2015 Toronto Argonauts
2016 Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Career highlights and awards
CFL All-Star 2013
CFL East All-Star 2013
Awards 2013 - Leo Dandurand Trophy

Jeff Keeping (born July 19, 1982) is a former professional offensive lineman/centre of the Canadian Football League (CFL) and is currently serving as the Canadian Football League Players' Association's President. Jeff was elected President of the CFLPA in 2016. He was drafted by the Argonauts in the second round of the 2005 CFL Draft. He played CIS football for the Western Ontario Mustangs. He also sits on the EMPWR Foundation board, aiding in concussion awareness and understanding. Jeff is also currently pursuing a career in Firefighting.

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Professional career

First stint with Argonauts

Keeping made his CFL debut with the Toronto Argonauts in 2005 where he played offensive lineman, defensive tackle, tight end and fullback.

Montreal Alouettes

On February 16, 2008, Keeping signed with the Montreal Alouettes. On December 11, 2008, Keeping was released, having never played a single game for the Alouettes due to a knee injury sustained during training camp.

Second stint with Argonauts

Keeping re-signed with the Toronto Argonauts on March 20, 2009. [1] He would win a Grey Cup title with the Argonauts in 2012.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

On February 9, 2016, Keeping signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers as a free agent. He suffered a knee injury in the first preseason game that year, and did not suit up for a regular season game.

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References

  1. ↑ Koshan, Terry (2009-03-20). "Argos bring Keeping back". Toronto Sun. Retrieved 2009-03-20.
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