Argos Sign Draft Pick WR Mike Bradwell
Published on May 6, 2008 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Toronto Argonauts News Release
Mississauga - The Toronto Argonauts have signed their first pick in the 2008 CFL Canadian Draft, Toronto-native WR Mike Bradwell.
Commented Mike Bradwell on signing his first contract, "I'm happy to sign my first contract and take the initial step toward becoming a pro-football player. It's a dream come true to sign with my hometown Argos; I couldn't have written a better script. Now I can't wait for start of training camp."
Bradwell, who was selected in the 2nd Round, 13th overall, in last week's CFL Canadian Draft was a First-Team All-Canadian after leading the CIS in receiving yards (958) and setting McMaster's all-time school record for receptions in a season with 53 in 2007. He played three seasons for the Marauders after joining the team in his sophomore season. Bradwell attended Leaside High School in Toronto where he was a multi-sport athlete who also excelled in hockey.
Bradwell, Mike
Wide Receiver
6'03", 200 lbs.
McMaster
Born: November 7, 1986
Toronto, Ontario
1st Year Argos/ 1st Year CFL
Non-import
College: 2007 Played in all eight regular season games...Named CIS First-Team All-Canadian...Led CIS in receiving yards with 958, also the second highest season total in school history...Set Marauder all-time single-season school recorded by catching 53 passes...Led OUA with nine touchdown passes including a 108-yard score which was the longest completion in McMaster history...Averaged 119.75 yards receiving per game...2006 Played six conference games...Caught 10 passes for 129 yards...2005 Played four conference games...Had nine receptions for 139 yards...2004 Did not play football as a freshman to pursue academics.
Personal: Mike attended Leaside High School in Toronto where he was the special teams player of the year. He joined the football team in grade 12 after years of playing hockey at a high level. Mike has two older siblings, Dave and Susan. He enjoys watching Family Guy on television and his favourite movie is Transformers. Mike majored in civil engineering at McMaster University and hopes to one day pursue a career in that field.
The Toronto Argonauts are North America's oldest professional football club, celebrating their 135th anniversary in 2008. 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 2008 season ticket and group packages, please contact the sales team at (416) 341-ARGO. For more information on the Toronto Argonauts Football Club, please visit www.argonauts.ca.
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