Tamon George

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Tamon George
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Born: (1987-11-21) November 21, 1987 (age 35)
Regina, Saskatchewan
Career information
CFL status National
Position(s) DB
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight182 lb (83 kg)
University Regina
CFL Draft 2009 / Round: 2 / Pick: 9
Drafted by Saskatchewan Roughriders
Career history
As player
20092011 Saskatchewan Roughriders

Tamon George (born November 21, 1987) is a former professional Canadian football defensive back who played for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was drafted by the Roughriders in the second round of the 2009 CFL Draft and signed with the team May 26, 2009. [1] He played CIS football for the Regina Rams.

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References

  1. "Roughriders ink draft picks George, Hutchins". TSN.ca. 2009-05-26. Retrieved 2009-05-26.