Paul Kozachuk

Paul Kozachuk (born May 12, 1994) is a professional Canadian football linebacker for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played U Sports football for the Toronto Varsity Blues from 2014 to 2017.[1]

Paul Kozachuk
Montreal Alouettes
Born: (1994-05-12) May 12, 1994
London, Ontario
Career information
StatusActive
CFL statusNational
Position(s)Linebacker
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight214 lb (97 kg)
CollegeToronto
High schoolOakridge Secondary
CFL Draft2018 / Round: 6 / Pick: 46
Drafted byMontreal Alouettes
Career history
As player
2018–2019Montreal Alouettes
2020–2021Toronto Argonauts*
2021–presentMontreal Alouettes
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career stats

Professional career

Montreal Alouettes

Kozachuk was drafted by the Montreal Alouettes in the sixth round, 46th overall, in the 2018 CFL Draft and signed with the club on May 19, 2018.[2] He made his professional debut on June 16, 2018 against the BC Lions. For the 2018 season, he played in 13 regular season games, recording nine special teams tackles. In 2019, he played in 17 regular season games, where he had one defensive tackle and eight special teams tackles. He made his post-season debut in the team's East Semi-Final loss to the Edmonton Eskimos where he had one special teams tackle.

Toronto Argonauts

After becoming a free agent, Kozachuk signed with the Toronto Argonauts on February 18, 2020.[3] However, he did not play in 2020 due to the cancellation of the 2020 CFL season and was re-signed on February 17, 2021.[4] He was later released on May 18, 2021.[5]

Montreal Alouettes (II)

On September 14, 2021, it was announced that Kozachuk had re-signed with the Montreal Alouettes to a practice roster agreement.[6]

References
  1. "2017 Football Roster, 23 Paul Kozachuk". Toronto Varsity Blues. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
  2. "Alouettes sign 2018 draft class". Montreal Alouettes. May 19, 2018. Retrieved April 9, 2020.
  3. "Argos ink National LB Paul Kozachuk". Toronto Argonauts. February 18, 2020. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
  4. "Argos add Canadian LB Cameron Judge". Toronto Argonauts. February 17, 2021. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  5. "Argos sign 2021 first-round pick Peter Nicastro". Toronto Argonauts. May 18, 2021. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
  6. "Als add three, release 2019 pick Chris Osei-Kusi". Canadian Football League. September 14, 2021.
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