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He was not selected in the NFL draft, but later signed with the Chicago Bears as a undrafted free agent. [13] [14] Benedet was later drafted in the second round (15th overall) by the BC Lions in the 2024 CFL draft. [15] He was waived on August 27, and re-signed to the practice squad. [16] [17] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 6 ...
The UBC Thunderbirds are the athletic teams that represent the University of British Columbia. In Canadian intercollegiate competition, the Thunderbirds are the most successful athletic program both regionally in the Canada West Universities Athletic Association , and nationally in U Sports , winning 119 national titles.
He and fellow Thunderbirds offensive lineman Theo Benedet were both ranked as among the top prospects for the 2023 CFL draft, but opted to return to UBC for a final season. [6] [7] He repeated as a second-team All-Canadian choice in the 2023 selection and helped UBC make their first appearance in the Vanier Cup since 2015. [8]
Kwamou was drafted in the fifth round, 44th overall, in the 2022 CFL Draft by the Toronto Argonauts and signed with the team on May 10, 2022. [3] However, he was released at the end of training camp and returned to UBC to complete his U Sports eligibility. He re-signed with the Argonauts at the end of the 2022 season on December 6, 2022. [4]
Samson played U Sports football for the UBC Thunderbirds from 2019 to 2023. [1] [2] He played in 33 games over four seasons with the team where he had 76 total tackles, 19.5 tackles for a loss, eight sacks, and one interception. [1] He was named a Second Team All-Canadian in 2022 and 2023. [2]
CFL draft: 1994 / round: 1 / pick: 9: Drafted by: ... UBC Thunderbirds. Ptaszek served as the offensive coordinator for the UBC Thunderbirds for the 2018 season.
Shomari Gyasi Williams (born March 8, 1985) is the defensive line coach and recruiting coordinator for the UBC Thunderbirds of U Sports football.He is a former professional Canadian football defensive end who played in parts of six seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL).
The UBC Thunderbirds football team represents the University of British Columbia athletics teams in U Sports and is based in Vancouver, British Columbia. The Thunderbirds program has won the CWUAA Hardy Trophy conference championship 17 times, which is third all-time among competing teams.