Argonauts select DL Marc Pilon with first pick of 2006 CFL Dispersal Draft
April 12, 2006 - Canadian Football League (CFL)
Toronto Argonauts News Release
Mississauga - The Toronto Argonauts are pleased to announce that they have selected DL Marc Pilon from the Ottawa Renegades' roster in the 2006 CFL Dispersal Draft. Pilon was selected by Toronto in the second round (10th overall).
Toronto acquired the 10th overall pick in a trade with new division rivals Winnipeg Blue Bombers during the draft. The Argos sent their 5th overall pick in the 2006 Dispersal Draft (OL Val St. Germain) in exchange for Winnipeg's second round selection in the 2007 CFL Canadian Draft.
Remarked Marc Pilon, "I'm honoured. This is exactly where I wanted to go. I think this is the best fit for me, it is in the East and all I've ever heard is good things about Adam Rita, Michael Clemons, Rich Stubler and the whole football operations staff. I am so excited to play with an organization that is run well and does the right things. This has made my day."
Pilon is a seven-year CFL veteran who attended Syracuse University. He originally joined the CFL in 1999 when he was selected by the Calgary Stampeders with the fourth overall pick in the CFL Canadian Draft. He spent his first three seasons in Calgary before joining Edmonton as a free agent in 2002. He stayed with Edmonton for one season, primarily on the injured list with a knee injury. Pilon joined the BC Lions in 2003 playing in 35 games and returned to his hometown, Ottawa, on February 18, 2005 as a free agent.
Marc Pilon
Defensive Lineman
6'5", 285 lbs
Syracuse
Born: February 18, 1975
Ottawa, Ontario
1st Year Argo / 8th Year CFL
Non-Import
Acquired: Selected by Toronto in the second round (10th overall) in the 2006 CFL Dispersal Draft. The pick was acquired from the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in exchange for the 5th overall pick in the 2006 Dispersal Draft (OL Val St. Germain) in exchange for Winnipeg's second round selection in the 2007 CFL Canadian Draft.
2005: Signed as a free agent with Ottawa on February 18...Started 13 of 18 games along the defensive line for the Renegades...made 24 defensive tackles and three sacks, also tallied seven special teams tackles.
2004: Played in all 18 games and the playoffs on the special teams unit of B.C. Lions...tallied 8 special teams tackles in the regular season.
2003: Played in 17 regular season games and the semi-final against Toronto.
2002: Signed by Edmonton on March 1, 2002, and played in two games for the Eskimos, making four defensive tackles...injured his knee in Week 2, and spent the rest of the season on the injured reserve.
2001: Played in all 18 games for the Calgary Stampeders, making eight defensive tackles and 10 special teams tackles...finished fourth on the team in quarterback sacks with four...had one sack and two tackles in the Western Final versus Edmonton, and three tackles in the Grey Cup victory over Winnipeg.
2000: Played in all 18 games for Calgary, making 15 defensive tackles and 10 special teams tackles...also had one tackle for a loss, and one fumble recovery.
1999: Selected in the first round (4th overall) of the CFL Canadian Draft...In his rookie year in the CFL, he played in all 18 games for the Stampeders, making 10 defensive and two special teams tackles, including one sack and one tackle for a loss of six yards...played in three playoff games for the Stamps, including the Grey Cup loss to Hamilton.
College: Attended Syracuse University where he was named to the Big East All-Academic Football Team in 1998 and 1997...finished his senior year with 20 total defensive tackles...registered three quarterback sacks.
The Toronto Argonauts are North America's oldest professional football club, having celebrated their 130th anniversary in 2003. The Toronto Argonauts have 15 Grey Cup championships to their credit. For more information on 2006 season ticket packages, please contact the sales team at (416) 341-ARGO. Full roster details are available at www.argonauts.ca.
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