Ted Laurent

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Ted Laurent
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Laurent with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2022
No. 97
Position Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born (1988-01-01) January 1, 1988 (age 37)
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight305 lb (138 kg)
Career information
High school McEachern (Powder Springs, Georgia)
College Mississippi
CFL draft 2011: Supplemental 2nd round
Career history
2011–2013 Edmonton Eskimos
2014–2023 Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Awards and highlights
Stats at CFL.ca

Farell Ted Laurent (born January 1, 1988) is a Canadian former professional football defensive lineman who played in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the Edmonton Eskimos and Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

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College career

Laurent played college football for the Ole Miss Rebels. [1]

Professional career

Edmonton Eskimos

Laurent was drafted in the second round in the 2011 CFL supplemental draft, costing the Edmonton Eskimos a second round draft choice in the 2012 CFL draft. [1] He signed with the team on June 2, 2011. [2] In three seasons with the Eskimos, he played in 48 games where he recorded 65 defensive tackles, 11 sacks, and one force fumble. He became a free agent upon the expiry of his contract on February 11, 2014. [3]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

On June 1, 2014, Laurent signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. [3] In his first season with his new team, he had 22 defensive tackles, nine sacks, and one forced fumble. He was awarded the Lew Hayman Trophy in 2014 for being the most outstanding Canadian player in the East Division. [4] He announced his retirement on May 12, 2024. [5]

Personal life

Laurent was born to parents Farell and Yvette Laurent. [6]

References

  1. 1 2 "Esks select DT Laurent in CFL Supplemental Draft". Edmonton Elks. May 30, 2011.
  2. ↑ "Esks agree to terms with 'Ole Miss star". Edmonton Elks. June 2, 2011.
  3. 1 2 "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League . Retrieved August 10, 2022.
  4. ↑ "CFL Player Awards: League Winners". TSN. November 12, 2014.
  5. ↑ "Two-time CFL All-Star Ted Laurent announces retirement". cfl.ca. May 12, 2024. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Ted Laurent". Hamilton Tiger-Cats . Retrieved August 10, 2022.
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