Jon Hameister-Ries
Canadian gridiron football player (1984–2021)
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Jonathan William Hameister-Ries (January 26, 1984 – June 9, 2021) was a professional Canadian football offensive lineman who played for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted 15th overall by the Lions in the 2006 CFL draft. He was then signed to the practice roster of the Lions a month later where he spent the remainder of the 2007 CFL season. He played college football for the Tulsa Golden Hurricane. He was released by the Lions on June 16, 2013.[1] He competed in the second season of MasterChef Canada and reached Top 8. Hameister-Ries was a free agent signing of the Arizona Cardinals in May 2007, however, he was released at the end of their training camp on August 30, 2007.
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Guard |
| Personal information | |
| Born | January 26, 1984 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
| Died | June 9, 2021 (aged 37) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 285 lb (129 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Tulsa |
| CFL draft | 2006: 2nd round, 15th overall pick |
| Career history | |
| 2007 | Arizona Cardinals* |
| 2007–2013 | BC Lions |
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Awards and highlights | |
| Stats at CFL.ca (archive) | |