CFL Saskatchewan Roughriders

Veteran corner returns to Riders

Published on March 10, 2004 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Saskatchewan Roughriders News Release


The Saskatchewan Roughrider Football Club announced today that they have re-signed defensive back LaDouphyous McCalla. Details of the contract were not released.

McCalla is entering his fifth season with the Green and White. The cornerback led a Riders secondary that allowed the fewest passing touchdowns in the CFL.

The 28-year old recorded 44 defensive tackles, three special teams tackles, four pass knockdowns, and one interception while playing in 16 regular season games.

On top of his defensive skills, McCalla chipped in on special teams returning 13 punts for 166 yards and returned five missed field goals for 117 yards.

LADOUPHYOUS MCCALLA 1

DEFENSIVE BACK

Height: 5'8 Weight: 186 Import: Rice

Born: January 1, 1976 Tyler, TX

Yrs Pro: 5 Yrs CFL: 5 Yrs Rider: 5

How Acquired: Signed as free agent in May, 2000

Games Played: CFL: 70 2003: 16

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PRO: Fifth year Roughrider...joined Saskatchewan Roughriders as a free agent in May, 2000...added by Dallas Cowboys in April, 1999.

2003: Started 16 games at right corner...also started at corner in Western Semi-Final and Western Final...on injured list in weeks 8 and 9...had 61 yard punt return in week 3...had seven defensive tackles in week 7...had an interception in week 17...SEASON STATS: 44 defensive tackles, three special teams tackles, two fumble recoveries, and one interception.

2002: Started 18 games at right corner...started East Semi-Final at right corner and had three defensive tackles and one interception...had high five defensive tackles in week 14...had career high nine defensive tackles in week 16...SEASON STATS: 50 defensive tackles, two special teams tackles, and eight pass knockdowns.

2001: Started 18 games at right corner... Grabbed three interceptions including two picks in WEEK 2...SEASON STATS: Recorded 42 defensive tackles and four special teams tackles... also forced one fumble and had four pass knockdowns.

CAREER: Started 18 games at corner in 2000...WEEK 1 was first CFL game...first game as a Roughrider...had season high five defensive tackles in WEEK 10 vs BC...raced 31 yards for first career touchdown on interception during Labour Day against Winnipeg...member of Dallas Cowboys training camp...released prior to the start of the regular season.

COLLEGE: Four year letterman at Rice University...1998 was senior year...earned Football News all-WAC honors...registered career high 64 tackles and eight pass knockdowns...added four interceptions and two fumble recoveries...as a junior in 1997 named second team all-WAC...39 defensive stops, five interceptions and eight pass breakups...in 1996 moved to starting lineup as a sophomore...totaled 54 tackles, an interception, and a fumble recovery...also added seven pass knockdowns...redshirt freshman in 1995...

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