Matt O'Meara

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Matt O'Meara
Born: (1982-08-07) August 7, 1982 (age 41)
Milton, Ontario
Career information
StatusNot Active
CFL status National
Position(s) G
Height6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
Weight285 lb (129 kg)
College McMaster
CFL Draft 2005 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3
Drafted by Saskatchewan Roughriders
Career history
As player
2005–2006 Saskatchewan Roughriders
2007–2008 Winnipeg Blue Bombers
2009 Saskatchewan Roughriders

Matt O'Meara (born August 7, 1982 in Milton, Ontario) [1] is a former professional Canadian football guard who played for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League. He was signed on for two years by the Roughriders as the third overall selection in the 2005 CFL Draft, [2] [3] with his position as offensive lineman on the injury reserve list for the team. [4] He played CIS Football at his alumni McMaster University, his position being offensive tackle. [5] [6] While at McMaster University, he became the 2003/2004 OUA First Team All-Star. [3] [5] [7] He played in three Yates Cup championships before he signed on with the Roughriders in 2005. [4] [5] [6]

O'Meara, released in 2006 by the Roughriders, [8] played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers after he was signed on during the 2007 CFL Draft. [1] [9] He played as an offensive lineman understudy during his season with the Blue Bombers. [10]

He re-signed with Saskatchewan on July 6, 2009 as a free agent. [11] [12] After 2 months, O'Meara retired from his career in the CFL, and instead pursued his MBA, an education program he began in the beginning of 2009. [13]

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References

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  2. ↑ "Stampeders choose Robede No. 1 in CFL Draft". CBC Sports. April 28, 2005. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
  3. 1 2 LeBlanc, Steve (June 24, 2005). "Canadian Champion (Milton, ON), 24 Jun 2005, p. 25". news.milton.halinet.on.ca. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
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  8. ↑ "O'Day has taken on new role". CFL.ca. 2006-09-30. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
  9. ↑ "Veteran O-Lineman back with Bombers". CFL.ca. 2009-02-13. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
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  11. ↑ McCormick, Murray (2009-07-06). "Riders' practice roster grows". Regina Leader-Post. Archived from the original on 2012-07-08. Retrieved 2009-07-07.
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