Nicolas Boulay

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Nicolas Boulay
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Boulay before a Redblacks game in 2019.
Born: (1989-08-18) August 18, 1989 (age 34)
Magog, Quebec
Career information
CFL status National
Position(s) LB
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight220 lb (100 kg)
University Sherbrooke Vert et Or
CFL Draft 2013 / Round: 4 / Pick: 30
Drafted by Montreal Alouettes
Career history
As player
20132018 Montreal Alouettes
2019 Ottawa Redblacks
Career stats

Nicolas Boulay (born August 18, 1989) is a Canadian football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He most recently played for the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was drafted 30th overall in the 2013 CFL Draft by the Alouettes and signed with the team on May 13, 2013. [1] He played CIS football with the Sherbrooke Vert et Or.

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College career

Boulay played four years with the University of Sherbrooke Vert et Or. He was named the team's defensive player of the year following a remarkable season in which his 58.5 tackles ranked fourth in the Quebec conference and sixth in the country. Boulay recorded two quarterback sacks in his nine games played in 2012 and was voted defensive captain that year.

Professional career

In the 2013 CFL Draft, Boulay was drafted by the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League. He was selected in the 4th round with the 3rd pick (30th overall). He signed with the Als on May 13, 2013. [2]

He signed with the Ottawa Redblacks in February 2019. [3] He played in ten games for the team in 2019 and was released by the Redblacks on January 23, 2020. [4]

Personal life

Nicolas's brother Mathieu Boulay was also a professional football player in the Canadian Football League. [5]

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References

  1. "Alouettes sign pair of local draft picks".
  2. "Drafted and Signed by Al's".
  3. "REDBLACKS ink Boulay through 2019". 13 February 2019.
  4. "Transactions: January 23, 2020". Ottawa Redblacks. January 23, 2020. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
  5. "SIBLING RIVALRY". montrealalouettes.com. August 5, 2014. Archived from the original on 9 August 2014. Retrieved 8 August 2014.