Jonathan Langa

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Jonathan Langa
No. 30     Free agent
30, Jay Langa, June 22, 2019.jpg
Born: (1990-11-15) November 15, 1990 (age 32)
Etobicoke, Ontario
Career information
Status1-game injured list
CFL status National
Position(s) DB
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight214 lb (97 kg)
University Saint Mary's
Career history
As player
20152019 Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Career stats

Jonathan Langa (born November 15, 1990) is a Canadian football defensive back who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Tiger-Cats in the 3rd round, 20th overall, in the 2015 CFL Draft. He played CIS football for the Saint Mary's Huskies.

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College

Saint Mary's University (SMU) 2012-14

College achievements

155 Total Tackles 2 Quarterback Sacks 2 Forced Fumbles 2 Fumble Recoveries 3 Time AUS All-Star CIS Defensive Player of the Year (2014)

Single season record with 80 tackles in 8 games, set a school record of 13 tackles in a game vs St. Francis Xavier University. [1]

Professional career

Langa was drafted by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the third round of the 2015 CFL Draft. [2] He dressed in 16 games in the 2015 season.

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References

  1. "Jonathan Langa locks up CIS honour" . Retrieved 2015-09-16.
  2. "CFL draft: Ottawa Redblacks take offensive lineman Alex Mateas No. 1". thechronicleherald.ca. Retrieved 2015-09-17.