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Born: | Winnipeg, Manitoba | August 20, 1983
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Career information | |
CFL status | National |
Position(s) | SB |
Height | 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) |
Weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
University | Manitoba |
CFL draft | 2009 / Undrafted |
Career history | |
As player | |
2005 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers* |
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Career stats | |
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