Tyson Hergott

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Tyson Hergott
No. 96     Toronto Argonauts
2024, 96, Tyson Hergott.jpg
Hergott with the Toronto Argonauts in 2024
Born: (2001-12-12) December 12, 2001 (age 22)
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Career information
StatusActive
CFL status National
Position(s) Defensive lineman
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight246 lb (112 kg)
University Waterloo
High school St. David Catholic
CFL draft 2024, round: 3, pick: 24
Drafted by Toronto Argonauts
Career history
As player
2024–present Toronto Argonauts
Career highlights and awards
Honours
Career stats

Tyson Hergott (born December 12, 2001) is a Canadian professional football defensive lineman for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

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University career

Hergott played U Sports football for the Waterloo Warriors from 2019 to 2023. [1] [2] He did not play in 2020 due to the cancellation of the 2020 U Sports football season. Then, during the winter of 2021, Hergott suffered an achilles tendon rupture during an off-season workout which caused his to miss the entire 2021 season. [3] In 2023, he recorded 53 total tackles, 13.5 tackles for a loss, 11 sacks, three forced fumbles, and one interception. [2] For his outstanding season, Hergott was named a U Sports First Team All-Canadian and was named the OUA lineman of the year. [1] [4]

Professional career

Hergott was drafted in the third round, 24th overall, in the 2024 CFL draft by the Toronto Argonauts and signed with the team on May 1, 2024. [5] Following training camp in 2024, he accepted a practice roster spot with the team. [6] Hergott soon after made his professional debut on July 4, 2024, against the Saskatchewan Roughriders. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Tyson Hergott". Toronto Argonauts . Retrieved August 16, 2024.
  2. 1 2 "Tyson Hergott". Waterloo Warriors . Retrieved August 16, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Tyson Hergott: From career-threatening injuries to Canadian football's biggest stage". Imprint. June 18, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Hergott claims Metras Award as OUA lineman of the year". Waterloo Warriors. November 8, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Argos add nine Canadians to roster during 2024 CFL draft". Toronto Argonauts. May 1, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Game Notes" (PDF). Canadian Football League . Retrieved August 16, 2024.
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