Mike Filer
Mike Filer (born May 6, 1990) is a Canadian football offensive lineman for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was drafted 31st overall by the Calgary Stampeders, attended training camp and was released by the Stampeders on June 23, 2012. He was signed as a free agent by the Tiger-Cats on August 12, 2012.[1] Filer played CIS football with the Mount Allison Mounties from 2008 to 2011.
| No. 51 Hamilton Tiger-Cats | |
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| Born: | May 6, 1990 Brantford, Ontario |
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| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | OL |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Weight | 300 lb (140 kg) |
| University | Mount Allison University |
| CFL draft | 2012 / Round: 5 / Pick: 31 |
| Drafted by | Calgary Stampeders |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2012–present | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
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University career
Filer committed to Mount Allison University in the spring of 2008, and by the third week of the regular season was starting at right guard as a true freshman for the Mounties.
He went on to become known as one of the greatest offensive linemen in school history, winning the team's Lineman of the Year award twice, being named a conference all-star twice, and in 2010 receiving second-team All-Canadian honours.
In 2013, Filer was named to the Sackville Tribune-Post's All-Time All-Star squad at offensive line.