Paul Woldu

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Paul Woldu
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Born: (1984-09-14) September 14, 1984 (age 39)
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Career information
CFL status National
Position(s) CB
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight170 lb (77 kg)
University Saskatchewan
CFL Draft 2008 / Round: 5 / Pick: 36
Drafted by Montreal Alouettes
Career history
As player
2006 Saskatchewan Roughriders*
20082011 Montreal Alouettes
20122015 Saskatchewan Roughriders
*Offseason and/or practice roster member only
Career highlights and awards

Paul Woldu (born September 14, 1984) is a former professional Canadian football cornerback. He was drafted by the Montreal Alouettes in the fifth round of the 2008 CFL Draft where he spent four years with the team. He played CIS football for the Saskatchewan Huskies football team.

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Early years

Woldu was born in Regina, Saskatchewan, and attended Dr. Martin LeBoldus High School. He played junior football with the Regina Thunder and earned an invitation as a non-roster player to the Saskatchewan Roughriders 2006 training camp, where he participated in a pre-season game before being released. [1] [2] [3]

Upon his release from the Riders, Woldu played CIS football for the Saskatchewan Huskies for the 2006 and 2007 seasons, assisting them to the 2006 Hardy Cup and Mitchell Bowl championships and where he was named to the 2007 All-Canadian first-team. Woldu has won 3 Grey Cups in his career, two with the Montreal Alouettes in 2009 and 2010, and one with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2013.. [4] [5]

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References

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