Brian Harelimana

Brian Harelimana (born December 16, 1995) is a Rwandan-born Canadian football linebacker for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played U Sports football for the Montreal Carabins and was a fourth round draft pick by the Montreal Alouettes in 2020.

Brian Harelimana
No. 48     Saskatchewan Roughriders
Harelimana with the Alouettes in 2022
Born: (1995-12-16) December 16, 1995
Rwanda
Career information
StatusActive
CFL statusNational
Position(s)Linebacker
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight215 lb (98 kg)
UniversityMontreal
High schoolVanier High School
CFL Draft2020 / Round: 4 / Pick: 33
Drafted byMontreal Alouettes
Career history
As player
2020–2023Montreal Alouettes
2023–presentSaskatchewan Roughriders
Career stats
Games played27
Def Tackles14
ST Tackles9
Sacks3

Early life and education

Harelimana was born on December 16, 1995, in Rwanda.[1] His family moved to Canada when he was young, and Harelimana attended Vanier High School. He played U Sports football for Montreal, ranking second on the team with 37 tackles in 2019.[1]

Professional career

Montreal Alouettes

Harelimana was selected in the fourth round (33rd overall) of the 2020 CFL Draft by the Montreal Alouettes.[2] The 2020 season was cancelled, but Harelimana returned to the team in 2021 and made the final roster. He appeared in eight games during the season, making five total tackles.[3] He recorded two tackles on defense, three on special teams.[4] In 2022, he played in all 18 regular season games, including three starts, where he recorded 12 defensive tackles, six special teams tackles, three sacks, and one forced fumble. He was released on June 17, 2023.[5]

Saskatchewan Roughriders

On June 21, 2023, it was announced that Harelimana had signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.[6]

Personal life

His brother, Kean Harelimana, had a brief stint in the CFL with the Ottawa Redblacks.[1]

References
  1. Barry, Martin C. (August 11, 2021). "Alouettes linebacker Brian Harelimana learned to love football in Laval". Laval News.
  2. Pereira, Nicholas (March 18, 2021). "Opportunité montréalaise pour Brian Harelimana". Courrier Laval (in French).
  3. "Harelimana is gaining momentum". Montreal Alouettes. November 18, 2021.
  4. "Brian Harelimana Stats". Pro Football Archives.
  5. "Alouettes release Canadian linebacker Brian Harelimana". 3DownNation. June 17, 2023.
  6. "Riders bring back DB Kosi Onyeka, sign LB Brian Roughriders". Canadian Football League. June 21, 2023.
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