No. 49 Saskatchewan Roughriders | |
![]() Korte-Moore with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2024 | |
Born: | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada | November 17, 1999
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Career information | |
Status | Active |
Position(s) | Defensive lineman |
Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
Weight | 262 lb (119 kg) |
University | UBC (2018–2022) |
High school | Immaculata (ON) |
CFL draft | 2023, round: 1, pick: 3 |
Drafted by | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
Career history | |
As player | |
2023–present | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
Career stats | |
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Lake Korte-Moore (born November 17, 1999) is a Canadian professional football defensive lineman for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played U Sports football for the UBC Thunderbirds.
Korte-Moore was born on November 17, 1999, in Ottawa, Ontario. [1] His grandfather, George Moore, played several seasons for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. [2] He grew up competing in skiing events, first trying the sport out at age two. [3] He was a member of Team Ontario and competed at several international events at a young age. [3] He also began playing football at age six, continuing in both sports throughout his time at Ottawa's Immaculata High School. [3] Korte-Moore was a member of the national football team and by Grade 12 began mainly focusing on football. [4]
Korte-Moore entered the University of British Columbia in 2018 and began playing for their Thunderbirds football team. [2] He totaled 16 tackles and an interception while playing nine games in his first year. [5] In 2019, he appeared in eight games and posted 19 tackles, a sack and another interception before the 2020 season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [5] [6] Korte-Moore had 27 tackles, including five for-loss, as well as two sacks while playing seven games in 2021. [5] In his final year, 2022, he had career-highs with 48 tackles, 12.5 TFLs and six sacks, being named a Canada west all-star. [7] [8] He finished his university career with 110 total tackles, 10 sacks and two interceptions in 34 games. [6]
Ranked the top U Sports prospect for the 2023 CFL Draft, Korte-Moore was chosen third overall by the Saskatchewan Roughriders. [9] [10] [11] He made the team's opening day roster and made his professional debut on June 11, 2023, against the Edmonton Elks. [12] He played in all 18 regular season games in 2023 where he recorded 13 defensive tackles, two special teams tackles, and one sack. [13]