CFL Toronto Argonauts

Argos take DT Daniel Federkeil with first pick

Published on April 20, 2006 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Toronto Argonauts News Release


Mississauga - With their first round pick, fifth overall, in the 2006 CFL Canadian Draft, the Toronto Argonauts have selected DT Daniel Federkeil from the University of Calgary.

Federkeil is a highly-regarded athlete and player, best known for his size and versatility. He was invited to the 2004 East West Bowl game and was the Canada West nominee for the J.P. Metras Trophy as the CIS Lineman of the Year. As a 17 year old Rookie in 2001, he was one of the youngest players to ever dress for the Dinos and was named a starter mid-way through the season.

Daniel Federkeil

Defensive Tackle

6'7", 275 lbs.

Calgary

Born: November 9, 1983

Medicine Hat, Alberta

1st Year Argo / 1st Year CFL

Non-Import

Acquired: Selected by Toronto in the first round (5th overall) of the 2006 CFL Canadian College Draft.

College: Despite being just 22, Dan played his fifth and final season with the Dinos in 2005, his fourth year as a starter along the defensive line...Federkeil is an outstanding athlete and can either be used on the edge or inside on defensive line and has also seen offensive line action in short yardage situations...Participated in East West Shrine Game in January...2004: Played in East West Bowl...2003: Team nominee for the J.P. Metras Trophy for Lineman of the Year...Second team CIS All-Canadian...Canada West All-Star...2001: One of the youngest players to ever dress for a Dinos regular season game, Federkeil played his entire rookie season as a 17-year old...He was the team's nominee for the Peter Gorman Trophy as Rookie of the Year, gaining a starting spot mid-way through his first year.

Personal: An Economics major, Dan was a member of the Alberta Provincial team that competed in the Under 19 Championship in 2001 earning all-star honours. He was the Rangeland Football Conference Lineman of the Year and RFC All-Star in 2000.

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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