Andre Sadeghian

Andre Sadeghian (born October 25, 1984) is a former Canadian football running back.

Andre Sadeghian
No. 20
Born: (1984-10-25) October 25, 1984
Beamsville, Ontario
Career information
CFL statusNational
Position(s)RB
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight219 lb (99 kg)
UniversityBritish Columbia and McMaster
CFL draft2007 / Round: 3 / Pick: 24
Drafted byBC Lions
Career history
As player
2007BC Lions
2008Hamilton Tiger-Cats*
2008Saskatchewan Roughriders*
2008–2010Hamilton Tiger-Cats
2010Winnipeg Blue Bombers
*Pre-season or practice squad only

Sadeghian was an athlete during his tenure at Blessed Trinity Secondary School in Grimsby, Ontario and won several track and field awards including: Ontario Indoor Track and Field Championship Silver Medal for 60m (2001, 2003), Gold Medal for 60m (2002), Bronze Medal for 60m Hurdles (2001, 2002, 2003), OFSAA Bronze Medal for 110m Hurdles (2002).[1]

Andre attended the University of British Columbia for two years, then transferred to McMaster University. After sitting out one year for eligibility purposes, he had a solid final season with the McMaster Marauders. In his final season, he averaged almost 6 yards per carry (983 rushing yards) and had 10 touchdowns in eight games. Andre also had 12 receptions for 198 yards and 12 punt returns, also for 198 yards.[2]

He was selected in the third round (24th overall) in the 2007 CFL Draft by the British Columbia Lions. He spent the 2007 CFL season with the Lions and participated in all 18 regular season games.[3] He was signed as a free agent by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2008, placed on their Developmental Squad, released on August 2, signed by the Saskatchewan Roughriders on August 6 and placed on the Riders' Developmental Squad, only to be re-signed by the Tiger-Cats in October and dressed for three games.[3]

References

  1. "Andre Sadeghian". Roster. BC Lions Football Club. Archived from the original on 8 January 2009. Retrieved 2009-02-02.
  2. Little, Lyndon (2007-10-23). "Sadeghian's second chance". Vancouver Sun. Archived from the original on 2011-07-24. Retrieved 2009-02-02.
  3. "Andre Sadeghian". Rosters. Canadian Football League. Archived from the original on 2008-06-17. Retrieved 2009-02-02.


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