Ted Laurent
Canadian gridiron football player (born 1988)
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Farell Ted Laurent (born January 1, 1988) is a Canadian former professional football defensive lineman who played in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the Edmonton Eskimos and Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
Laurent with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2022 | |
| No. 97 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Defensive tackle |
| Personal information | |
| Born | January 1, 1988 Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 305 lb (138 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | McEachern (Powder Springs, Georgia) |
| College | Mississippi |
| CFL draft | 2011: Supplemental 2nd round |
| Career history | |
| 2011–2013 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| 2014–2023 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| Awards and highlights | |
| Stats at CFL.ca | |
College career
Laurent played college football for the Ole Miss Rebels.[1]
Professional career
Edmonton Eskimos
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
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] He announced his retirement on May 12, 2024.[5]
Personal life
Laurent was born to parents Farell and Yvette Laurent.[6]
