Anthony Vandal (born June 3, 1998) is a professional Canadian football offensive lineman for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

Anthony Vandal
No. 58     Toronto Argonauts
Vandal with the Toronto Argonauts in 2024
Born: (1998-06-03) June 3, 1998 (age 26)
Sorel-Tracy, Quebec, Canada
Career information
StatusActive
CFL statusNational
Position(s)Offensive lineman
Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight300 lb (140 kg)
UniversitySherbrooke
CEGEPCégep de Lévis
High schoolSeminaire Saint-Joseph
CFL draft2023, Round: 8, Pick: 72
Drafted byToronto Argonauts
Career history
As player
2023Toronto Argonauts*
2024–presentToronto Argonauts
Career highlights and awards
HonoursSecond Team All-Canadian
(2022)
Career stats

University career

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Vandal played U Sports football for the Sherbrooke Vert & Or from 2018 to 2023.[1] He was named the RSEQ Rookie of the Year in 2018 and was an RSEQ All-Star three times.[1] In 2022, he was named a U Sports Second Team All-Canadian.[1]

Professional career

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Vandal was drafted in the eighth round, 72nd overall, with the last pick in the 2023 CFL draft by the Toronto Argonauts.[2] He then signed with the team on May 5, 2023.[3] Following training camp, he was placed on the suspended list and was eventually released as he returned to the Vert & Or to complete his U Sports eligibility.[3][4] He re-signed with the Argonauts on November 22, 2023.[5]

Following training camp in 2024, Vandal made the opening day roster as a backup offensive lineman and made his professional debut on June 9, 2024, against the BC Lions.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Anthony Vandal". Toronto Argonauts. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
  2. ^ "Gentle Giant: Vandal remains calm as final draft pick". Canadian Football League. May 4, 2023.
  3. ^ a b "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
  4. ^ "Argos release 19 as part of final roster cuts, including QB Ben Holmes". 3DownNation. June 2, 2023.
  5. ^ "Argos Transactions: Wednesday, November 22, 2023". Toronto Argonauts. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
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