Montreal Alouettes | |
Born: | Chicoutimi, Quebec | October 3, 1975
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Career information | |
Status | Retired |
CFL status | National |
Position(s) | WR |
Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
Weight | 204 lb (93 kg) |
College | Concordia |
CFL draft | 1999, round: 1, pick: 5 |
Drafted by | Montreal Alouettes |
Career history | |
As player | |
1999–2006 | Montreal Alouettes |
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