Benjamin Labrosse[1] (born October 18, 1999) is a Canadian professional football defensive back for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Syracuse and U Sports football at McGill.
| No. 29 Calgary Stampeders | |
| Born: | October 18, 1999 Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
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| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | Defensive back |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Weight | 191 lb (87 kg) |
| College | Syracuse |
| University | McGill |
| CFL draft | 2024, round: 1, pick: 4 |
| Drafted by | Calgary Stampeders |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2024–present | Calgary Stampeders |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career stats | |
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Early life
Labrosse was born in Montreal.[2] He played three seasons of CEGEP football at Vanier College, recording 124.5 tackles and 11 interceptions.[2] He was a three-time RSEQ all-star.[3][2]
College career
Labrosse played college football for the Syracuse Orange from 2020 to 2021.[2][4] He played in nine games in 2020 and made 11 tackles.[2] He started the first game of the 2021 season, splitting time with Jason Simmons, before leaving Syracuse.[5][6] Labrosse stated he left due to a lack of playing time.[7]
Labrosse played U Sports football for the McGill Redbirds in 2022, recording 29 tackles and three interception while earning All-Canadian honors. He did not play for the Redbirds in 2023 after being ruled academically ineligible.[8]
Professional career
At the 2024 CFL Combine, Labrosse tied for first in the 40-yard dash (4.51 seconds) with Michael Chris-Ike.[9] Labrosse also finished first in the broad jump (11′ 1 3/4″).[10]
In April 2024, Labrosse was selected by the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL) with the fourth overall pick in the 2024 CFL draft.[11] In May, he attended rookie minicamp with the New York Giants of the National Football League on a tryout basis.[12][13] Thereafter, he officially signed with the Stampeders on May 13. Labrosse was places on the 6-game injured list on July 11, 2024[14]
References
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