Tiger-Cats Draft Simeon Rottier With First Overall Pick In 2009 Draft

Published on May 2, 2009 under Canadian Football League (CFL) News Release

Toronto, ON - (May 2, 2009) - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats continued to bolster their offensive line today by selecting top prospect Simeon Rottier from the University of Alberta with the first overall selection in the 2009 CFL Canadian Draft.

"We're ecstatic to add an outstanding Canadian prospect like Simeon," said general manager Bob O'Billovich. "He's a tremendously talented player with a great attitude and was our primary target during the entire draft process. He will be a great addition to our offensive line."

Rottier (pronounced Row-teer), a 6-6, 286-pound native of Westlock, Alberta was named a 2008 first team All-Canadian and was a CanWest All-Star three times while anchoring the offensive line at the University of Alberta. The #1 ranked prospect on the CFL's Scouting Bureau listing also earned 2007 second team All-Canadian honours.

Rottier is joining a team that has added significantly to their offensive line this off-season with the additions of all-stars Alexandre Gauthier and Dan Goodspeed.

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