While he had a disappointing senior season — he went of 8 of 14 on field goal attempts for a career-low 57.1 percentage — the UCLA kicker recorded touchbacks on 53 of his 61 kickoffs. The last NFL quarterback to hail from Canada was Ontario's Jesse Palmer, who played five years in the NFL, from 2001-05, before playing a single season with the CFL's Montreal Alouettes. “My biggest strength as a player, and what makes me ready for the pros, is going to sound clichéd — but I love football," he recently told Postmedia's John Kryk. Carter O'Donnell from @UABearsFootball and Marc-Antoine Dequoy from @Carabins will be playing in the Shrine Bowl today! Laurent Duvernay-Tardiff, who went to McGill University and was the 4th-ever med school grad to play in the NFL, announced that he would be opting out of the 2020 NFL season on Friday. The six-foot-two, 215-pounder played well at strong-side linebacker with B.C. The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, G. Laurent tops the list of notoriety because his 2017 deal had him as highest paid Canadian player in NFL history. Receiver Chase Claypool and defensive lineman Neville Gallimore are surefire NFL draft picks and three others — quarterback Nathan Rourke, offensive lineman Carter O’Donnell and defensive lineman Michael Hoecht — … Click “Agree” to accept our use of cookies or you can choose to opt out of our use of cookies by following the instructions in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Notice. Canadian champ Einarson leads the way at Grand Slam of Curling event. Frustrated Canadian Football League players want decision on 2020 season Back to video Unfortunately, the problem runs deeper than a single, albeit important, move forward by … I feel like I have an opportunity to change that narrative. He was the Steelers’ number two pick, 49th overall, from the University of Notre Dame. Chase Claypool–The wide receiver from Abbotsford, British Columbia is in his rookie season with the Pittsburgh Steelers. On March 26, 2020, Urban re-signed with the Chicago Bears. One of two U SPORTS players invited to participate in the East-West Shrine Bowl in Florida in January, the 6-6, 315-pound lineman started — and played most of — the game that is noramlly dominated by NCAA talent. Now Auclair will be catching balls from Tom Brady instead of Jameis Winston. He started every game during his senior season at Oklahoma, posting 30 tackles, four sacks, 7 1/2 tackles for a loss and two forced fumbles. Internationals have played in the NFL since the league's founding season in 1920. The Abbotsford, B.C., native was a force to be reckoned with for the Fighting Irish: He showcased speed, a big-time downfield burst and the ability to physically dominate defenders. Patrick Marleau sets NHL record for most games played in a career, Rachel Homan wins 11th Grand Slam of Curling event, Dustin Tokarski named NHL first star of the week from April 12-18, Malcolm Subban records third career NHL shutout. Gallimore was also named the top-ranked prospect by the Canadian Football League's Scouting Bureau for the 2020 CFL Draft scheduled to take place on April 30. Parker will retire Chisora, claims his manager, Randy Couture on Claressa Shields' chances in MMA, UFC 261: Usman vs. Masvidal 2 fight preview. Dr. Duvernay-Tardif recently became the first player to opt out of the 2020 NFL season to help fight the spread of COVID-19. A dual-threat, he also ran for 867 yards and 13 touchdowns; he ran for 21 touchdowns in 2017. Let’s take a look at who they are. A second Canadian also was taken Friday, the second day of the three-day draft. Urban was the first Canadian selected in the 2014 NFL Draft (fourth round, 134th overall), but tore his ACL in the off-season. JJ Molson, K, UCLA While he had a disappointing senior season — he went of 8 of 14 on field goal attempts for a career-low 57.1 percentage — the UCLA kicker recorded touchbacks on 53 of his 61 kickoffs. In 2014, he was selected to the Pro Bowl. Gallimore was also named the top-ranked prospect by the Canadian Football League's Scouting Bureau for the 2020 CFL Draft scheduled to take place on April 30. Prior to 2019, Urban spent five seasons with the Baltimore Ravens from 2014 to 2018. Brent Urban–A defensive end from Mississauga, Ontario, Urban is 6’7″, 300 pounds. In 2019, Shepherd had 11 combined tackles (six solo tackles and five assisted tackles), two sacks, five tackles for a loss and six quarterback hits. “Off the field, he’s a smart guy that can handle the playbook and fits in well with a group of O-linemen. Before the start of the 2020 NFL Draft, there were 11 Canadians who were members of an NFL team. The NFL Draft is set to take center stage, so to speak, beginning on Thursday. The veteran tight end was also with the Detroit Lions in 2018. After a great showing at the @NFLCombine , Gallimore has proven he has elite speed & agility for a DL⚡What team do you think needs Gallimore the most? Rourke threw for 144 yards and rushed for 87 more (and a touchdown) in the Bobcats' Famous Idaho Potato Bowl win over Nevada. He’s an overwhelmingly physical player,” Mark Korte — Ottawa Redblacks lineman and former teammate — told the Toronto Sun. There have been nine foreign-born players inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. For three Canadian prospects, they might not get the chance to walk on to the draft stage but they should hopefully find themselves a new home after the 2020 NFL Draft this weekend. Harry’s touchdowns came in a 13-9 Patriots win over the Cowboys on November 24, and in a 34-13 Patriots win over the Cincinnati Bengals on December 15. "I couldn’t even tell you how that would feel if I was to get drafted in the first round," he told TSN Radio 1200 Ottawa in March. #NFLDraft2020 pic.twitter.com/Tmqhqow3r2. A 2019 first-team All-Canadian, he is third on the CFL Scouting Bureau's final rankings behind Gallimore and Claypool. Crawford’s sack came in a 31-21 Dallas win over Washington win on September 15. Your email address will not be published. Canadian Players Looking to Make an Impact in the NFL in 2020 By Armen Saryan Aug 24, 2020. Neville Gallimore–The 23-year-old defensive tackle from Ottawa, Ontario, was the third round draft pick, 82nd overall, by the Cowboys in the 2020 NFL Draft. Get NFL player stats, breaking news and analysis. L.P. Ladouceur–A veteran long snapper, Ladouceur is 39 years of age, and holds the Cowboys record for consecutive games played and games played with 236, which was set on December 22, 2019. In the wake of the CFL cancelling its 2020 season and agreeing to allow players to opt out of contracts amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Miami Dolphins have swiped one of … Kansas City drafted Duvernay-Tardif in the sixth round of the 2014 NFL draft out of McGill. "That would be the biggest deal, not only for me, but obviously for my family, and even for the city at large. But they're not the only Canadians who could be taking their talents south of the border. He joined them last year after being released by the Tennessee Titans. This included Brent Urban, John Urschel, T.J. Jones, and current Chiefs starting offensive lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif. He put on a show on Nov. 16 with a four-touchdown performance in a 52-20 win over Navy. — Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Luke Willson–The native of Windsor, Ontario has played six seasons with the Seattle Seahawks (2013 to 2017) and again in 2019. #ShrineBowl pic.twitter.com/acMDY12Foh. Dallas Cowboys (2019–2020) Cincinnati Bengals (2020–) Vancouver, BC: Tyrone Crawford: Defensive lineman: Dallas Cowboys (2012–) Windsor, ON: Laurent Duvernay-Tardif: Guard: Kansas City Chiefs (2014–) Mont-Saint-Hilaire, PQ: Neville Gallimore: Defensive tackle: Dallas Cowboys (2020–) Ottawa, ON: N'Keal Harry: Wide receiver: New England Patriots (2019–) Toronto, ON He played the last four years with the University of Oklahoma, and was also selected by the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the eighth round of the 2020 Canadian Football League Draft. I feel like it’s been a very long time that Ottawa’s really got the recognition it deserves for the type of athletes or players it’s producing. An second-team All-Big 12 selection, he ran the second-fastest 40 time (4.79) by a 300-pound participant in the last 21 years (4.79). DB Chris Edwards – San Francisco 49ers (I) CFL rights holder: None. DAZN uses cookies to help us deliver our services and improve your user experience. NFL draft gurus Mel Kiper, ... and Daniel Jeremiah saw both players being drafted on Friday during second and third rounds. It definitely will continue in 2020. With 4 prospects selected, 2014 set the record for the year with the most Canadian players taken. With the exception of a couple of Tight Ends, a Wide Receiver, and one Punter (Jon Ryan, now a free agent), the bulk of Canadian players are fighting in the trenches. Here's a quick look at some of the Canadians who could start a new chapter of their football careers in the NFL. N’Keal Harry–A wide receiver from Toronto, Ontario, Harry, played his rookie season in the NFL with the New England Patriots in 2019. "(Rourke) was the best playmaker on the field," Nevada play-by-play man John Ramey told DAZN News. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Ladouceur is a native of Montreal, Quebec, and has 21 combined tackles (16 solo tackles and five assisted tackles) alongside one fumble recovery. Dan Marino on Super Bowl LIV, a Canadian NFL Team, and Jim Carrey’s Crazy ‘Ace Ventura’ Pitch By Alex Nino Gheciu for Complex Canada Alex is … Required fields are marked *. Discover NFL players past & present. As week one begins for the other 30 NFL teams on Sunday and Monday, there will be 10 Canadians on NFL rosters. His season-long was on a 49-yard field goal against Stanford. This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 23, 2020. As of the beginning of the 2020 NFL season, Canada is the most represented foreign country in the NFL, with 12 players, followed by Nigeria with 8 players and Australia with 6. Watch out for Claypool, who could become a household name in the @NFL ! ago. Nathan Shepherd–A defensive end from Ajax, Ontario, Shepherd is 27 years of age. The 22-year-old had 12 catches for 105 yards and two touchdowns in 2019. Some of the top names in college football will hear their names called, including two Canadians — Notre Dame's Chase Claypool and Oklahoma's Neville Gallimore — who should go in one of the first three rounds. Your email address will not be published. Photo Credit: Getty Images. At 6-2, 304 pounds, this Ottawa native packs a relentless, powerful punch for his size. In 2019, Auclair had one catch for 11 yards in eight games. A Canadian National Football League player is putting his dream on hold for a very noble cause. Anthony Auclair–The tight end from Notre-Dame-des-Pins, Quebec is 27 years old and has been with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers since 2017. He played the last four years with the University of Oklahoma, and was also selected by the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the eighth round of the 2020 Canadian Football League Draft. Katsantonis had a first-round grade in my evaluation … Covington initially signed a one year contract worth $1.75 million with the Broncos, but due to the offseason trade, did not have a chance to play for Denver. B.C., native, as it set a new record for the longest touchdown from scrimmage by a Canadian-born player in NFL history. All this history has led to the 2020 draft, where Canada has … ... There’s nothing else I want to do with my life other than play football.”. There's a good chance that when the 2020 NFL Draft is completed April 25, at least five … He has 110 catches for 1295 yards and 11 touchdowns over seven NFL seasons. Tyrone Crawford–The 30-year-old defensive end from Windsor, Ontario, is entering his eighth season with the Cowboys. Stavros Katsantonis, DB, UBC Thunderbirds. Carter isn’t the type to get wrapped up in everything surrounding football, he’s an all-business type of guy that really does love the game.". According to NFL Canada, 15 Canadian-born players have played in the Super Bowl. What other Canadian products may join them? Message to ALL our readers regarding COVID-19, Brooke Henderson in contention after first round of 2020 ANA Inspiration. While his pro day may have been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Red Deer, Alta., native has already shown why his name should be called over the next few days. Search our extensive list of all NFL players. Add six more to the list. Chase Claypool and Neville Gallimore are expected to go in the first three rounds of the 2020 NFL Draft. ... TSN.ca rounds up the current Canadian players on NFL … It goes without saying that this is an unusual time in sports, and an unusual time in NFL training camps as team gather to prepare for the upcoming NFL … Wide receiver Chase Claypool and defensive tackle Neville Gallimore were both taken on day two. 01/31/2020 05:54pm EST ... He’s the 10th player from a Canadian university to be drafted into the NFL and only the second player from Montreal’s McGill University. ", Ottawa native @Path2Greatwork will be a force in the @NFL ! Fun fact about the Montreal native: He's a direct descendant of the founder of Molson brewery, John Molson, and his father is the first cousin of Montreal Canadiens owner, Geoff Molson. "And I’ve dreamed about playing professional football for my entire life, and I’ve treated it as such. @ChaseClaypool impressed at the @NFLCombine The WR placed in the top 10 in the 40 yard dash, Bench Press, Vert Jump and Broad Jump improving his stock for the @NFLDraft ! Neville Gallimore–The 23-year-old defensive tackle from Ottawa, Ontario, was the third round draft pick, 82nd overall, by the Cowboys in the 2020 NFL Draft. Now, the Chiefs will have to find a replacement for Duvernay-Tardif for the upcoming 2020 season. Rourke, who hails from Oakville, Ont., may be the next man up. The first was on November 10, 2019 in a 34-27 win over the New York Giants, and the second was on November 17, 2019 in a 34-17 win over Washington. In his senior year at Ohio, he completed 200 of 328 passes for 2,820 yards and 20 touchdowns to five interceptions. ... Blue Bombers announce $7M in 2020 losses. Last year with the Dallas Cowboys, Covington, a native of Vancouver, British Columbia, played in all 16 games and had 28 combined tackles (20 solo tackles and eight assisted tackles), four tackles for a loss, three quarterback hits, one sack, and one pass deflection. Here's an inside look at the players who have found new NFL homes. Last year he had three combined tackles (two assisted tackles and one solo tackle), one tackle for a loss, two quarterback hits, and one sack. Here is the list: -- Mitch Berger, Kamloops, B.C., punter, Pittsburgh Steelers, … last season, making 50 tackles, two forced fumbles, one sack and one interception. He missed only one point-after attempt in his four-year career, going 151 of 152. In 13 games in 2019 (nine with the Bears and four with the Titans), Urban had 16 combined tackles (10 solo tackles and six assisted tackles), two pass deflections, one quarterback hit, and one tackle for a loss. Christian Covington–The 26-year-old defensive tackle was traded from the Denver Broncos to the Cincinnati Bengals for linebacker Austin Calitro on September 4, 2020. The 2020 National Football League season began play on Thursday when the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Houston Texans 34-20 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. A Canadian National Football League player is putting his dream on hold for a very noble cause. He had 13 touchdown receptions on 66 receptions for 1,037 yards in 2019. “Carter is a special athlete that has all the tools a team looks for: He’s a big, athletic body that moves well. A Super Bowl champion in his rookie season of 2013, Willson had eight catches for 79 yards with Seattle a year ago. A 6-4, 238-pound receiver who could also play tight end, he raised a few eyebrows at the NFL Combine when he ran a 4.42 on his second 40-yard dash along with 19 reps in the bench press and a 40 1/2-inch vertical jump. Canadians selected in the 2020 NFL Draft Chase Claypool, WR, Notre Dame: Pittsburgh Steelers, Round 2, Pick 49 Shepherd’s sacks came in Jets wins. Over the last two seasons, he has been with the New York Jets. #NFLDraft2020 #DraftDay pic.twitter.com/gSS04KSBOn. "Took some big hits and hung in — he's tough and a leader.". Canadian Carter O'Donnell will begin his pro football career as an Indianapolis Colt. He’s been a starter at right guard since 2015 and helped the Chiefs win the Super Bowl last season, their second overall but first in 50 years. Urban re-signed with the Chicago Bears, Ont., may be the next time comment. T.J. 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