CFL Montreal Alouettes

Alouettes Stock up on Local Talent

Published on January 6, 2014 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Montreal Alouettes News Release


Montreal, January 6, 2014 - The Montreal Alouettes announced on Monday that the club has added a trio of non-import linemen to the roster. Defensive end Ameet Pall and offensive tackle Ryan White - both Montrealers - have agreed to new two- and three-year deals, respectively, while offensive lineman Jake Piotrowski has also signed on for two years.

Pall (6'0'', 245 lbs.), played an integral role in the Alouettes' blocking schemes on special teams and recorded three tackles in ten games during his two-year tenure in his hometown. A former first-round (fifth overall) draft pick of the Calgary Stampeders in 2012, the Wofford College product was later picked up by the Alouettes and saw his first CFL action that same year on September 9 against the B.C. Lions.

"We are happy that Ameet has decided to re-sign. He is a hard worker on and off the field, is very proud of Montreal, and is committed to excellence," explained Alouettes General Manager and Head Coach Jim Popp.

The 26-year-old who helped the Vanier Cheetahs win the Bol d'Or twice while in CEGEP, spent the majority of the 2013 season on the team's injured list. He has also been involved in various Alouettes community programs, including Together at School with CN and the Alouettes.

White (6'4, 290 lbs.), returned to the Alouettes practice roster last September after spending his rookie 2012 season also on the PR, giving the team more depth at the offensive tackle position as well as at guard.

"Ryan continues to develop and has made strides this past season," said Popp. "He is very talented and has the ability to play both OL and DL for us."

White, who played collegiately at Bishop's, was selected by the Alouettes in the sixth-round (44th overall) of the 2012 Canadian Canadian Draft. White anchored the left tackle position for the Gaitors and started 16 of 17 regular-season games for the club in 2009 and in 2010.

Piotrowski (6'4, 293 lbs.) re-signs with Montreal after attending the team's training camp in 2013. The Shanty Bay, ON native was selected in the fifth round (41st overall) by the Alouettes in last spring's CFL Canadian Draft. At the conclusion of training camp, the offensive tackle returned to the University of Guelph earning OUA All Star honours with the Gryphons.

"We were excited to get Piotrowski in the draft last season," added Popp. "We knew he had an injury that would preclude him from playing for us in 2013 but we took him as a future. We felt that he has great athletic ability and size to develop into a professional player."

He also showcased his versatility on the offensive line during his time spent with the University of Guelph by starting the 2010 and 2011 seasons at two different positions - right guard and left tackle respectively.

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