| No. 32 – Hamilton Tiger-Cats | |
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| Position: | Defensive back |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | August 21, 2001 |
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight: | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Ernest Manning (Calgary) |
| University: | York (2020–2022) Alberta (2023–2024) |
| CFL draft: | 2025: 3rd round, 28th pick |
| Career history | |
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| Roster status: | Active |
| CFL status: | National |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at CFL.ca | |
Mack Bannatyne (born August 21, 2001) is a Canadian professional football defensive back for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played U Sports football at Alberta.
Mack Bannatyne was born on August 21, 2001. [1] He grew up a Calgary Stampeders fan. [2] He attended Ernest Manning High School in Calgary. [3] Bannatyne represented Ernest Manning High at Alberta’s 2019 Senior Bowl as a member of the South team. [4] He played for the Calgary Colts of the Canadian Junior Football League during the 2019 season and was named the team's rookie of the year after posting 15 solo tackles, ten assisted tackles, and one interception. [4] [5]
Bannatyne first played U Sports football for the York Lions of York University. [3] The 2020 U Sports football season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [3] He studied commerce and finance at York. [4] Bannatyne was named an academic all-Canadian for the 2020–21 school year. [4] He started all six games during the 2021 season, totaling ten solo tackles, six assisted tackles, three pass breakups, and two interceptions, one of which he returned 64 yards for a touchdown. [4] He started seven of eight of York's games in 2022, recording 35 solo tackles, 11 assisted tackles, and three pass breakups. [4]
Bannatyne transferred to the University of Alberta to play for the Alberta Golden Bears from 2023 to 2024. [3] He appeared in nine games during the 2023 season, posting 24 tackles (all solo), two interceptions for 97 yards and one touchdown, and five pass breakups. [6] He played in eight games as a senior in 2024, totaling 33 solo tackles, eight assisted tackles, one interception, five pass breakups, and two fumble recoveries. [6] Bannatyne was named a Canada West All-Star at defensive halfback for his performance during the 2024 season. [7] [8] He studied business at Alberta. [6]
Bannatyne was selected by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the third round, with the 28th overall pick, of the 2025 CFL draft. [3] He officially signed with the team on May 2, 2025. [9] He made his CFL debut in the 2025 season opener against his hometown team, the Stampeders, posting one tackle on defense and one tackle on special teams. [2] [1]