Lefsrud back with Eskimos
May 23, 2007 - Canadian Football League (CFL)
Edmonton Elks News Release
(Edmonton) The Edmonton Eskimos today announced that veteran offensive lineman and three-time Grey Cup champion Kevin Lefsrud has ended his one year retirement and has signed with the club.
In keeping with the club policy, terms of the agreement have not been released.
The native of Viking, AB announced his retirement following Edmonton's 2005 Grey Cup victory. He enters his fourth season with the Esks; seventh in the CFL.
Eskimo Head Coach and Director of Football Operations Danny Maciocia says, "Kevin is one of the premier linemen in the CFL. He's won at every level and brings tremendous leadership to our club."
Media Availability with Danny Maciocia & Kevin Lefsrud
Date: Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Time: 9:30am
Location: Edmonton Eskimo Administration Office (9023-111 Ave)
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KEVIN LEFSRUD
OG
(Non-Import)
Saskatchewan
Born: January 28, 1977 Viking, AB
Height: 6-4 Weight: 295
Yrs Esks: 4th
Yrs CFL: 7th
Games Played
2005: 18
CFL Career: 106
Playoff: 7
Grey Cup: 4 (2005, 2003 w/Edmonton; 2002, 2000 w/Mtl)
Acquired: Re-signed in May 2007. Originally signed as a free agent with Edmonton on February 23, 2003.
2005: (Edmonton) Played in18 regular season games, both playoff games and the Grey Cup. He was Edmonton's nominee for Outstanding Lineman for the second straight year.
Career: Kevin was Montreal's fifth round selection (37th overall) in the 1999 CFL Canadian College Draft. Kevin played in 52 regular season games in three seasons with Montreal. After signing with Edmonton for the 2003 season, Kevin started all 18 games at left guard in 2003. In 2004 he started 13 games at left guard before moving to centre in Week 14 and was the Eskimo nominee for Outstanding Lineman. He retired after the 2005 season.
College/Personal: Kevin was a starter at left tackle for the 1998 Vanier Cup champion Saskatoon Huskies. Named an All-Canadian in 1999, he also played in the Shrine Bowl. Kevin, wife Kyla and daughters Kelby and Kail reside in Viking, Alberta where Kevin operates a seed farm.
Eskimo training camp opens Sunday, June 3 at Clarke Stadium. For more information on the Edmonton Eskimos, log on to www.esks.com.
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- Lefsrud back with Eskimos - Edmonton Elks
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