CFL Calgary Stampeders

Red and White Add Pair on Defence

Published on March 20, 2023 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Calgary Stampeders News Release


The Calgary Stampeders have signed American defensive lineman Ray Thornton and American defensive back Julian Charles.

Ray Thornton

Defensive lineman

College: Texas

Height: 6.03

Weight: 238

Born: Nov. 17, 1997

Birthplace: New Orleans, LA

American

In 2022, Thornton attended the rookie camp of the National Football League's New York Giants.

Collegiately, Thornton played his senior season (2021) at Texas. In 12 games including 10 starts for the Longhorns, he made 31 tackles including 4.5 tackles for loss and recorded one sack.

Thornton transferred to Texas after four seasons (2017-20) at Louisiana State University. In 41 games including four starts for the Tigers, he had 45 tackles, three sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.

Julian Charles

Defensive back

College: Mississippi College

Height: 6.00

Weight: 203

Born: Mar. 28, 1998

Birthplace: Dallas, TX

American

Charles played two seasons at Mississippi College. In 19 games for the Choctaws, he made 61 tackles including 8.5 tackles for loss and also had two sacks, two fumble recoveries, one forced fumble and three passes defended.

An all-city and all-district performer at Captain Shreve High School in Shreveport, La., Charles signed with the Jousters in the Spring League in 2021 and played in the Fan Controlled Football league in 2022.

Check out the Calgary Stampeders Statistics

Share: Facebook | Twitter/X | LinkedIn | Reddit | Email



Canadian Football League Stories from March 20, 2023


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

OurSports Central