Adrian Clarke (Canadian football)
| No. 41 BC Lions | |
| Date of birth | July 9, 1991 |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | Mississauga, Ontario |
| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | LB |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Weight | 235 lb (107 kg) |
| University | Bishop's |
| High school | Father Michael Goetz Secondary School |
| CFL draft | 2015 / Round: 4 / Pick: 32 |
| Drafted by | BC Lions |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2015–present | BC Lions |
| Career stats | |
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Adrian Clarke (born July 9, 1991) is a Canadian football linebacker for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. He attended Bishop's University.
Early career
Clarke played high school football at Father Michael Goetz Secondary School, where he also played basketball and track and field.[1] He played college football for the Bishop's Gaiters from 2011 to 2014 at the linebacker and safety positions, recording 101 solo tackles and seven sacks over 34 games.[2] He was invited to the 2013 East-West Bowl game.[3]
Professional career
Clarke recorded the fastest 40-yard dash time at the CFL Combine among the linebackers that participated. He was drafted in the fourth round of the 2015 CFL Draft by the BC Lions with the 32nd overall pick.[4] After making the active roster to start the 2015 season, Clarke made his CFL debut in the Lions' first game of the season against the Ottawa Redblacks, where he completed two special teams tackles.[5]
References
- ↑ Grossman, David (28 July 2010). "High School Athletes of the Year". The Star. Retrieved 5 July 2015.
- ↑ "CFL CALLS TWO GAITERS TUESDAY NIGHT". Bishop's University Gaiters. 14 May 2015. Retrieved 5 July 2015.
- ↑ "Adrian Clarke". BC Lions. Retrieved 5 July 2015.
- ↑ Beamish, Mike (13 May 2015). "Lions surprise with top pick Ese Mrabure-Ajufo at CFL draft". Vancouver Sun. Retrieved 6 July 2015.
- ↑ "BC Lions vs Ottawa Redblacks (July 4, 2015)". CFL. Retrieved 6 July 2015.