Junior Luke

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Junior Luke
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Luke with the BC Lions in 2019
Born: (1991-11-01) November 1, 1991 (age 33)
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Career information
CFL status National
Position(s) Defensive lineman
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight291 lb (132 kg)
University Montreal
CFL draft 2017, round: 1, pick: 7
Drafted by BC Lions
Career history
As player
20172019 BC Lions
20202021 Montreal Alouettes*
*Offseason and/or practice roster member only
Career highlights and awards
Career stats

Junior Luke (born November 1, 1991) is a Canadian former professional football defensive lineman who played for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (FCFL). He was also a member of the CFL's Montreal Alouettes.

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University career

Luke played U Sports football with the Montreal Carabins where he was a member of the 50th Vanier Cup championship team.

Professional career

BC Lions

Luke was ranked as the 11th best player in the Canadian Football League’s Amateur Scouting Bureau final rankings for players eligible in the 2017 CFL Draft. [1] He was selected in the first round and seventh overall by the BC Lions in the 2017 CFL Draft and signed with the team on May 24, 2017. [2] He played for the Lions for three years in 53 games where he had 25 defensive tackles, four sacks, and one interception.

Montreal Alouettes

Luke joined the Montreal Alouettes as a free agent on February 12, 2020. [3] However, the 2020 CFL season was cancelled and he re-signed with the Alouettes on December 17, 2020. [4] He spent the entire 2021 season on the practice roster and was released on November 29, 2021. [5]

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References

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  2. "Lions sign first-rounders Vandervoort, Luke". TSN. May 24, 2017.
  3. "Alouettes add four Quebecers to the roster". Montreal Alouettes. February 12, 2020. Retrieved February 12, 2020.
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