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Ted Laurent

Ted Laurent

Canadian gridiron football player (born 1988)

Farell Ted Laurent (born January 1, 1988) is a Canadian football defensive lineman for Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

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College career

Laurent played college football for the Ole Miss Rebels.

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]

Personal life

Laurent was born to parents Farell and Yvette Laurent.[5]

References

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