Dean Noel
American gridiron football player (born 1969)
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Dean Noel (born February 21, 1969) is a Canadian former professional football fullback who played for five years in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the Ottawa Rough Riders and Hamilton Tiger-Cats.[1]
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Fullback |
| Personal information | |
| Born | February 21, 1969 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Listed height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Listed weight | 216 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Delaware State |
| CFL draft | 1993: 4th round, 26th overall pick |
| Career history | |
| 1993–1994 | Ottawa Rough Riders |
| 1995–1997 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
College career
Noel played college football for the Delaware State Hornets.[1]
Professional career
Ottawa Rough Riders
After finishing his college eligibility, Noel was drafted in the fourth round, 26th overall, by his hometown Ottawa Rough Riders, in the 1993 CFL draft.[2] He played in 25 regular season games for the Rough Riders over two seasons where he had four carries for 10 yards and 13 receptions for 133 yards and two touchdowns.[3] He also recorded 42 special teams tackles, including 30 in 1994, which is an Ottawa franchise record.[4]
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Noel joined the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 1995 and played for the team for three years in 40 regular season games.[3] He had 18 carries for 111 yards, 14 catches for 121 yards, and 57 special teams tackles.[3]
Personal life
Noel and his family moved from the Caribbean to Ottawa when he was four years old.[5] His son, Serron is a professional ice hockey player who was drafted by the Florida Panthers.[5]