Date of birth | March 9, 1987 |
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Place of birth | Three Hills, Alberta, Canada |
Career information | |
CFL status | National |
Position(s) | OL |
Height | 6 ft 8 in (203 cm) |
Weight | 325 lb (147 kg) |
US college | Nevada |
High school | Cochrane (Cochrane, Alberta) |
CFL draft | 2010 / round: 3 / pick: 17 |
Drafted by | Calgary Stampeders |
Career history | |
As player | |
2011 | Calgary Stampeders |
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