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Born: | Calgary, Alberta, Canada | June 20, 2001
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Career information | |
Status | Active |
CFL status | National |
Position(s) | Defensive back |
Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
Weight | 203 lb (92 kg) |
University | Alberta |
High school | Saint Francis High |
CFL draft | 2024, Round: 3, Pick: 27 |
Drafted by | Toronto Argonauts |
Career history | |
As player | |
2024–present | Toronto Argonauts |
Career highlights and awards | |
Honours | First Team All-Canadian (2021) |
Career stats | |
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Tyshon Blackburn (born June 20, 2001) is a Canadian professional football defensive back for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
University career
[edit]Blackburn played U Sports football for the Alberta Golden Bears from 2019 to 2023.[1] He played in 32 games where he had 100 tackles and four interceptions.[2] He was named a U Sports First Team All-Canadian in 2021.[2]
Professional career
[edit]Blackburn was drafted in the third round, 27th overall, by the Toronto Argonauts and signed with the team on May 6, 2024.[3] He made the team's active roster following training camp and played in his first professional game on June 9, 2024, against the BC Lions.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Tyshon Blackburn". Alberta Golden Bears. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Tyshon Blackburn". Toronto Argonauts. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
- ^ "Boatmen sign nine from 2024 CFL draft class". Toronto Argonauts. May 6, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Toronto Argonauts bio
- Tyshon Blackburn on X
Media related to Tyshon Blackburn at Wikimedia Commons