CFL B.C. Lions

Lions Sign Import Defensive Back David Hyland

September 7, 2010 - Canadian Football League (CFL)
B.C. Lions News Release


(Vancouver) The BC Lions Football Club announced today that import defensive back David Hyland has signed a practice roster contract with the team.

Hyland comes off a standout rookie season with the Arena Football League's Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz in which he notched a team-high eight interceptions to go along with 61 tackles.

The Georgia native attended Morehead State University and appeared in 44 games over four years ('05-'08) for the Eagles racking up 21 interceptions and 319 return yards as well as three TD's. He also set a Division I-AA record with 61 career pass knockdowns.

David Hyland - 37

Defensive Back - Import

Morehead State

Ht: 6.00 Wt: 198

Born: 05/30/87 - Woodstock, GA

Yrs with Lions: 1st

Yrs in CFL: 1st

The next BC Lions home game is Saturday, September 11th at 1:00 pm versus the Toronto Argonauts presented by Hastings Racecourse. Catch the action beginning with the pregame show starting at 11:00 am on the home of the Lions, TEAM 1410. For tickets call 604.589.ROAR.

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