Brendon LaBatte

Brendon LaBatte (born September 12, 1986) is a Canadian football guard who is currently a free agent. He was drafted sixth overall by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the 2008 CFL Draft. He played CIS Football with the Regina Rams.

Brendon LaBatte
LaBatte with the Roughriders in 2019
Born: (1986-09-12) September 12, 1986
Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Canada
Career information
CFL statusNational
Position(s)G
Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight323 lb (147 kg)
UniversityRegina
CFL Draft2008 / Round: 1 / Pick: 6
Drafted byWinnipeg Blue Bombers
Career history
As player
2008–2011Winnipeg Blue Bombers
2012–2022Saskatchewan Roughriders
Career highlights and awards
CFL All-Star2011, 2013–2015, 2017–2018
CFL East All-Star2009–2011
CFL West All-Star2012–2015, 2017–2018
Awards2013 - CFL's Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman Award
2013 - DeMarco–Becket Memorial Trophy
2013 - 101st Grey Cup Champion
Career stats

Career

LaBatte was drafted by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers with the sixth overall pick in the 2008 CFL Draft. He went on to win three consecutive CFL East Division All-Star awards from 2009 to 2011.[1] Prior to the 2011 East Division final, Labatte was named to his first ever CFL All-Star team.[2]

LaBatte won the 2013 Grey Cup with Saskatchewan on November 24, 2013.[3] He signed a contract extension with the Roughriders through the 2022 season on December 23, 2020.[4] He opted out of the 2021 CFL season for personal reasons before the start of the season,[5] and the team placed him on their suspended list on July 3.[6]

References
  1. Adam Wazny (November 10, 2011). "Eight Bombers named to East Division All-Star Team". Winnipeg Free Press.
  2. Paul Wiecek (November 16, 2011). "Five Bombers chosen as CFL all-stars". Winnipeg Free Press.
  3. Murray McCormack (November 25, 2013). "Roughriders Complete Dream Season". "Regina Leader Post".
  4. "Riders extend mainstays Labatte, Clark through 2022". CFL.ca. December 23, 2020. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
  5. Hanna, Claire (June 30, 2021). "Riders' LaBatte opts to spend time with family, friends over 2021 CFL season". CTVNews.ca. Retrieved July 7, 2021.
  6. "Coors Light Training Camp Opening Roster Set". Riderville.com. July 3, 2021. Retrieved July 7, 2021.
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