CFL Toronto Argonauts

Argos Add Another Player From The GTA

Published on July 13, 2009 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Toronto Argonauts News Release


Mississauga - The Toronto Argonauts continue to find plenty of talented football players from the GTA. Mississauga native LB Kyle Jones has signed a practice roster agreement with the club making him the 10th player born and/or raised in the GTA on the club's active and practice rosters.

Jones, who attended Woodlands High School - just minutes from the Argos' practice facility at the University of Toronto at Mississauga - played his university football under former Argonaut Leroy Blugh at Bishop's University in Lennoxville, Quebec. He started 32 games over four years, including his freshman year, and was invited to participate in both CFL Evaluation Camp and the annual East West Bowl as a senior. A staunch defensive player who made close to 90 tackles over his final two seasons, Jones also handled some of the team's punting duties.

Kyle Jones Linebacker 6'0", 210 lbs. Bishop's Born: Mississauga, Ontario October 4, 1986 1st Year Argos/1st Year CFL Non-Import

Acquired: Signed a practice roster agreement as a free agent with Toronto on July 13, 2009.

2009: Attended CFL Evaluation Camp in March.

College: Played four seasons at Bishop's (2005-08)...2008 Invited to play in the annual East-West Bowl...Named team captain...Started 8 games...Finished second on team with 42.5 tackles and tied for QUFL lead with three forced fumbles...Made 5.5 QB sacks, 3 interceptions...Was also a punter for three games during the season...Named QUFL Defensive Player of the Week vs Concordia for his 4.5 tackles, 2 QB sacks, 1 FF and 1 INT on October 18...2007 Started 8 games...Made 44.5 tackles, 2 forced fumbles and also handled some punting duties...2006 Started 8 games...Made 31 tackles and three PKD...2005 Started 8 games...Led team with 45 points scored...Recorded touchdowns on an 85-yard interception return and a 68-yard fumble recovery.

Personal: Kyle attended Woodlands H.S. where he was named team Defensive MVP and Peel Region All-Star in three straight years. His high school is minutes from the Argos' practice facility in Mississauga and his coach at Bishop's was former Argonaut Leroy Blugh. He aspires to be a teacher or personal trainer after football.

The Toronto Argonauts are North America's oldest professional football club, celebrating their 136th anniversary in 2009. As Toronto's #1 community team through player involvement, community programs and The Argos Foundation, the Toronto Argonauts, a member of the Canadian Football League (CFL), have 15 Grey Cup championships to their credit. The Toronto Argonauts are privately-owned by two Toronto-based businessmen. For 2009 season ticket and group sales packages, please contact the sales team at (416) 341-ARGO. For more information on the Toronto Argonauts Football Club, please visit argonauts.ca.

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