Ben Labrosse

Ben Labrosse
No. 29     Calgary Stampeders
Born: (1999-10-18) October 18, 1999 (age 24)
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Career information
StatusActive
CFL statusNational
Position(s)Defensive back
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight191 lb (87 kg)
CollegeSyracuse
UniversityMcGill
CFL draft2024, Round: 1, Pick: 4
Drafted byCalgary Stampeders
Career history
As player
2024–presentCalgary Stampeders
Career highlights and awards
  • All-Canadian (2022)
Career stats

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.

Early life

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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

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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

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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.[9] In May, he attended rookie minicamp with the New York Giants of the National Football League on a tryout basis.[10][11] Thereafter, he officially signed with the Stampeders on May 13. Labrosse was places on the 6-game injured list on July 11, 2024[12]

References

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  1. ^ "Benjamin Labrosse". mcgillathletics.ca. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Ben Labrosse". cuse.com. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
  3. ^ "Ben Labrosse". stampeders.com. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
  4. ^ Bailey, Stephen (July 27, 2019). "Syracuse football recruiting: Canadian DB Ben Labrosse commits after camp". syracuse.com. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
  5. ^ Carlson, Chris (September 13, 2021). "Syracuse football's Ben Labrosse, who began year as starting safety, has left program after 2 games". syracuse.com. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
  6. ^ McCallister, Mike (September 13, 2021). "Ben LaBrosse Has Left Syracuse Program". si.com. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
  7. ^ Hodge, John (April 11, 2024). "2024 CFL draft profiles: Ben Labrosse looking to prove loyalty after spotty collegiate career". 3downnation.com. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
  8. ^ Valji, Salim (April 30, 2024). "Stamps' first-rounder Labrosse ready to play with chip on shoulder". tsn.ca. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
  9. ^ Saelhof, Todd (April 30, 2024). "Stamps fill holes with double-draft in first round of CFL pick-em". calgaryherald.com. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
  10. ^ "Calgary Stampeders sign Ben Labrosse after his NFL camp". globalnews.ca. May 14, 2024. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
  11. ^ Abbott, JC (April 28, 2024). "Former McGill DB Ben Labrosse lands NFL rookie mini-camp invite from New York Giants". 3downnation.com. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
  12. ^ "Calgary Stampeders Transactions". Footballdb.com. Retrieved August 16, 2024.