Rob Cote

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Rob Cote
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Born: (1986-07-05) July 5, 1986 (age 37)
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Career information
StatusRetired
CFL status National
Position(s) FB
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight227 lb (103 kg)
CJFL Victoria Rebels
High school Cochrane
CFL Draft 2007, Undrafted
Career history
As player
20072017 Calgary Stampeders
Career highlights and awards
Career stats

Rob Cote (born July 5, 1986, in Calgary, Alberta) is a former Canadian football fullback, who played 10 years for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was originally signed by the Calgary Stampeders as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He also played in the Canadian Junior Football League (CJFL) for the Victoria Rebels.

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Cote attends the University of Calgary in the off-season but had never played CIS football.

Early years

Cote grew up in Cochrane, Alberta and played for the Cochrane High School Cobras football team.

Professional career

On February 18, 2017 it was announced that Cote re-signed with the Calgary Stampeders on a one year deal. [1]

Cote announced his retirement from professional football on January 23, 2018. [2]

Career statistics

 Rushing Receiving
YearTeamGPCarYardsAvgLongTDRecYardsAvgLongTD
2007 CGY 18231.5301111210.2212
2008 CGY 10000.00022311.5190
2009 CGY 174205.010079914.1282
2010 CGY 183113.7601111110.1202
2011 CGY 14000.0001517111.4410
2012 CGY 18000.0001718410.8262
2013 CGY 16351.7308759.4221
2014 CGY 177314.411011968.7291
2015 CGY 18000.0001213811.5260
2016 CGY 188283.511012998.3142
2017 CGY 1513453.51207527.4131
CFL totals 179401433.61201131,16010.34113

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References

  1. "Canadian fullback Rob Cote re-signs with Stampeders".
  2. "FORMER TEAMMATES CONGRATULATE ROB COTE ON HIS RETIREMENT". CFL.ca. 2018-01-23. Retrieved 2018-01-23.