Luke Burton-Krahn (born May 7, 1999) is a Canadian professional football long snapper and defensive lineman for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played U Sports football at the University of British Columbia.
| No. 52 Edmonton Elks | |
 Burton-Krahn with the Elks in 2024 | |
| Born: | May 7, 1999 Victoria, British Columbia, Canada |
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| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | Long snapper, Defensive lineman |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Weight | 206 lb (93 kg) |
| University | British Columbia |
| High school | Esquimalt |
| CFL draft | 2023, round: 3, pick: 23 |
| Drafted by | Edmonton Elks |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2023–present | Edmonton Elks |
| Career stats | |
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Early life and university
editBurton-Krahn played rugby at Esquimalt High School and for the Victoria Spartans.[1] He went on to attend the University of British Columbia and play four seasons for the Thunderbirds as a defensive lineman and long snapper. In 26 career games, Burton-Krahn tallied 60 total tackles, four tackles for loss, two sacks, and one forced fumble.
Professional career
editBurton-Krahn was drafted in the third round, 23rd overall, by the Edmonton Elks in the 2023 CFL Draft and signed with the team on May 8, 2023.[2]
Burton-Krahn played in the first three games of the regular season before being moved to the six-game injured list on June 28, 2023. On September 24, 2023, Burton-Krahn was moved from the six-game injured list to the practice roster.[3] He played in the final two games of the season after returning from injury. Burton-Krahn finished the season with six special teams tackles.
References
edit- ^ Dheenshaw, Cleve (May 3, 2023). "Victoria lineman Dontae Bull selected first overall in CFL draft". Times Colonist. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
- ^ "Edmonton Elks sign 11, including second overall CFL draft pick LB Michael Brodrique". 3DownNation. May 8, 2023. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
- ^ "Elks release pair". Edmonton Elks. September 24, 2023. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
External links
edit- Edmonton Elks bio
Media related to Luke Burton-Krahn at Wikimedia Commons
