Date of birth | January 17, 1978 |
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Place of birth | Scarborough, Ontario, Canada |
Career information | |
CFL status | National |
Position(s) | WR |
Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
Weight | 189 lb (86 kg) |
US college | Connecticut |
High school | Central Tech (Toronto) |
CFL draft | 2004 / round: 3 / pick: 25 |
Drafted by | Montreal Alouettes |
Career history | |
As player | |
2004–2006 | Montreal Alouettes |
2007 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
2008 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
2008–2010 | BC Lions |
2011 | Toronto Argonauts* |
*Offseason and/or practice roster member only | |
Career stats | |
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