Jeff Almon
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| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Fullback |
| Personal information | |
| Born | May 20, 1978 |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | St. Thomas Aquinas |
| University | Calgary |
| CFL draft | 2002: 4th round, 36th overall pick |
| Career history | |
| 2002 | Calgary Stampeders* |
| 2003 | BC Lions |
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Jeff Almon (born May 20, 1978) is a Canadian former professional football fullback who played for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the Calgary Dinos from 1997 to 2002. While at the University of Calgary, Almon studied kinesiology. The Calgary Stampeders selected Almon in the fourth round of the 2002 CFL draft, but he didn't make the team. After playing his final year of college eligibility, Almon was signed by the Lions. During the 2003 season, Almon played one game for the Lions.
Almon played high school football at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School. He initially played as a defensive end, but converted to the tight end position where he played for most of his high school career.[1][2] As a senior in 1996, he was nominated to be the Burlington Spectator Athlete of the Week for his contributions to the football team.[3] The St. Thomas Aquinas team went on to win the county championship that year.[2] Almon also played ice hockey and competed in shot put with the track and field team in high school.[4][5]
From 1997 to 2002, Almon played college football for the Calgary Dinos of the University of Calgary. For his first two seasons and the first half of 1999, Almon played as a slotback for the Dinos. Halfway through the 1999 season, the Dinos coaching staff converted Almon to the position of fullback, which he went on to play for the rest of his career.[2] Running back coach Chris Lewis cited Almon's blocking, speed, and ability as a receiver as ideal for the non-traditional backfield the Dinos wished to run, and Lewis stated that they intended to use Almon in a more versatile role than a "traditional fullback".[2] Almon started in this role for the rest of his time with the Dinos.[6] As a senior in 2001 and after returning in 2002, Almon was selected as a co-captain of the Dinos.[6][7]