Joe McGrath (born November 27, 1980) is a former professional Canadian football offensive tackle. He was drafted by the Stampeders in the first round of the 2003 CFL Draft. He played college football for the Miami Hurricanes.
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| Date of birth | November 27, 1980 |
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| Place of birth | Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan |
| Career information | |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | OT |
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) |
| Weight | 290 lb (130 kg) |
| US college | Miami |
| High school | Vanier |
| CFL draft | 2003 / round: 1 / pick: 2 |
| Drafted by | Calgary Stampeders |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2004–2008 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| 2009 | Saskatchewan Roughriders* |
| 2009–2010 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| 2010 | BC Lions |
| 2011 | Calgary Stampeders* |
| *Offseason and/or practice roster member only | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Honours | Eskimos' Most Outstanding Lineman (2006, 2007) |
| Career stats | |
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Early years
editMcGrath was coached by his father at Vanier Collegiate Institute in Moose Jaw and was considered an all-star in both football and basketball and the number two Canadian high school lineman at graduation.[1]
McGrath played college football from 1999 through 2003 for the Miami Hurricanes, three years as a regular at left guard. He won a national championship with the Hurricanes in 2001.[1]
Professional career
editFirst stint with Eskimos
editMcGrath was drafted second overall in the 2003 CFL Draft by the Calgary Stampeders but was signed by the Edmonton Eskimos as a free agent on July 7, 2004. He appeared in 15 games at left tackle in the 2004 CFL season, all 18 regular season games plus the playoffs and the victory in the 93rd Grey Cup in 2005 CFL season, and started all 18 regular season games in the 2006 CFL season. He was nominated by the Eskimos for the CFL's Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman Award in 2006.[1]
Saskatchewan Roughriders
editOn February 16, 2009, McGrath became a free agent and was reportedly signed the same day by the Saskatchewan Roughriders.[2]
Second stint with Eskimos
editMcGrath requested a trade back to Edmonton and his request was granted on June 11, 2009.[3] He was released on August 11, 2010.
BC Lions
editOn August 19, 2010, the BC Lions added the recently released McGrath to the offensive line.[4] He was released during the following off-season on May 24, 2011.[5]
Calgary Stampeders
editOn October 18, 2011, McGrath was signed to the practice roster of the Calgary Stampeders.[6]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Joe McGrath". Player Roster. Edmonton Eskimos Football Club. Retrieved February 7, 2009. [dead link]
- ^ "Flurry of moves mark beginning of CFL's free-agency period". The Canadian Press. February 16, 2009. Retrieved February 16, 2009.[dead link]
- ^ "Roughriders grant McGrath's request for trade back to Esks". TSN.ca. The Canadian Press. June 11, 2009. Retrieved June 11, 2009.
- ^ "Top 50 best Radio stations and broadcasting companies in Vancouver | Websites.ca".
- ^ "Lions add McCullough, Graham, release three". Canadian Football League. Archived from the original on February 26, 2014.
- ^ "CFL.ca - Official Site of the Canadian Football League". Archived from the original on December 20, 2011. Retrieved September 1, 2017.