Ted Laurent
| No. 97 Hamilton Tiger-Cats | |
 Laurent with the Tiger-Cats in 2022 | |
| Born: | January 1, 1988 Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
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| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | Defensive tackle |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Weight | 305 lb (138 kg) |
| College | Mississippi |
| High school | McEachern (Powder Springs, Georgia) |
| CFL draft | 2011, Round: Supplemental 2 |
| Drafted by | Edmonton Eskimos |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2011–2013 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| 2014–present | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| CFL All-Star | 2014, 2015 |
| CFL East All-Star | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018 |
| CFL West All-Star | 2012 |
| Awards | Lew Hayman Trophy (2014) |
| Career stats | |
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Farell Ted Laurent (born January 1, 1988) is a Canadian football defensive lineman for Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
College career[edit]
Laurent played college football for the Ole Miss Rebels.
Professional career[edit]
Edmonton Eskimos[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
Laurent was born to parents Farell and Yvette Laurent.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ "Esks select DT Laurent in CFL Supplemental Draft". Edmonton Elks. May 30, 2011.
- ^ "Esks agree to terms with 'Ole Miss star". Edmonton Elks. June 2, 2011.
- ^ a b "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved August 10, 2022.
- ^ "CFL Player Awards: League Winners". TSN. November 12, 2014.
- ^ "Ted Laurent". Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Retrieved August 10, 2022.