Born: | Mont-Tremblant, Quebec | January 28, 1986
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Career information | |
Status | Retired |
CFL status | National |
Position(s) | FB |
Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
Weight | 238 lb (108 kg) |
University | Laval |
CFL draft | 2010, round: 3, pick: 19 |
Drafted by | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
Career history | |
As player | |
2010 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats* |
2010–2011 | Edmonton Eskimos |
2012 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
2014–2015 | Montreal Alouettes |
Career highlights and awards | |
Team Canada Junior MVP Houston 2004 Team Canada Junior MVP Detroit 2006 Laval University Rookie of the year in 2006 | |
Honours | 2004 Houston World Junior Championship All-Star Team Running Back. 2006 Detroit World Junior Championship All-Star Team Running Back |
Records | All Time Rushing Record in Collegial AA in 2004. 1534 rushing yards in 261 carries in 8 games |
Career stats | |
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