Paul Lambert (Canadian football)

Paul Lambert (born November 21, 1975) is a former professional Canadian football offensive guard. He most recently played for the Montreal Alouettes.

Paul Lambert

Date of birth	(1975-11-21) November 21, 1975 (age 49)
Place of birth	Montreal, Quebec
Career information
CFL status	National
Position(s)	G
Height	6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight	295 lb (134 kg)
US college	Western Michigan
CFL draft	2000 / round: 3 / pick: 22
Drafted by	Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Career history
As player
2001–2002	Hamilton Tiger-Cats
2003–2010	Montreal Alouettes
Career highlights and awards
CFL All-Star	2004
CFL East All-Star	2004, 2008
Awards	2001 Tiger-Cats Rookie of the Year
Career stats
Playing stats at CFL.ca

Early years

Lambert grew up in Montreal and played for the North Shore Lions, Sun Youth Hornets, Vanier College Cheetahs at Lennoxville Cougars. Lambert played in the local football system until university, when he was granted a scholarship to Western Michigan. He was selected for the first-team, All-Mid American Conference as a senior in 2000 as an O-lineman.

Professional career

Lambert was drafted in the third round of the 2000 CFL Draft by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and, in the 2001 CFL season, selected as the Tiger-Cats Rookie of the Year, starting in all regular season games and two playoff games.

In February 2003, Lambert signed with the Alouettes. He won the 2009 Grey Cup with Montreal while on injured reserved and earned a ring with Montreal when the team won the 2010 Grey Cup

On January 19, 2011, it was announced that the Alouettes had granted Lambert his request for a release.^[1]

Speculation is that Lambert will join the McGill Redmen Football coaching staff. He will join Matthieu Quiviger (ex-Redmen-CFLer)in coaching the offensive line.

Personal life

Lambert has 2 kids named Tatum Lambert and Jake Lambert.

References

1. "Alouettes grant centre Lambert his release". Archived from the original on January 27, 2011.