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| Date of birth | June 8, 1986 |
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| Place of birth | Calgary, Alberta |
| Career information | |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | S |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| US college | Western Illinois |
| CFL draft | 2008 / Round: 3 / Pick: 22 |
| Drafted by | BC Lions |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2009–2010 | BC Lions |
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