Nolan MacMillan

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Nolan MacMillan
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MacMillan with the Ottawa Redblacks in 2021
Career information
Position Offensive lineman
College Iowa
CFL draft 2013: 1st round, 9th overall
Drafted by Ottawa Redblacks
Personal information
Born (1990-12-21) December 21, 1990 (age 34)
Arnprior, Ontario, Canada
Height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight294 lb (133 kg)
Career history
2014–2021 Ottawa Redblacks
Awards and highlights
Stats at CFL.ca

Nolan MacMillan (born December 21, 1990) is a Canadian former professional football offensive lineman who played seven seasons with the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He is a Grey Cup champion after winning with the Redblacks in 2016 and was named a CFL East Division All-Star in 2019.

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Early life

MacMillan attended St. Michael's College School in Toronto. He attended the Hun School of Princeton in New Jersey as a senior. [1]

College career

MacMillan played college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes from 2010 to 2013 while using a redshirt season in 2009. [1]

Professional career

MacMillan was drafted ninth overall in the 2013 CFL Draft by the Ottawa Redblacks and was the first player ever to be drafted by the team. After completing his college eligibility, MacMillan signed with the Redblacks on May 28, 2014. [2] He became a free agent upon the expiry of his contract on February 8, 2022. [3] He announced his retirement on August 5, 2022, and finished his career having played in 87 games and three Grey Cups, including the championship win in 2016. [4]

Personal life

MacMillan was born in Arnprior to parents Janet and Paul MacMillan. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Nolan MacMillan". Iowa Hawkeyes . Retrieved October 11, 2021.
  2. ↑ "Redblacks sign top 2014 pick Pruneau; four other draftees". Ottawa Redblacks. May 28, 2014. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
  3. ↑ "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League . Retrieved February 12, 2022.
  4. ↑ "Nolan MacMillan officially announces retirement". Ottawa Redblacks. August 5, 2022.
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