James Yurichuk
| No. 47 Toronto Argonauts | |
| Date of birth | November 1, 1986 |
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| Place of birth | Brampton, Ontario |
| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | LB |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Weight | 233 lb (106 kg) |
| University | Bishop's |
| CFL draft | 2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4 |
| Drafted by | BC Lions |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2009–2012 | BC Lions |
| 2013–present | Toronto Argonauts |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career stats | |
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James Yurichuk (born November 1, 1986 in Brampton, Ontario) is a professional Canadian football linebacker for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. Yurichuk was drafted by, and played 4 seasons with the BC Lions. He played CIS football for the Bishop's Gaiters.
Professional career
BC Lions
Yurichuk was drafted by the BC Lions in the first round of the 2009 CFL Draft. He played primarily on special teams in the 2009 BC Lions season and was among the league leaders in special teams tackles.[1][2] His dribbled ball kick that led to a Lions touchdown in week 6 was considered the turning point of the game and demonstrated his knowledge of Canadian football rules.[3][4][5]
Toronto Argonauts
On February 15 2013, the first day of CFL free agency Yurichuk signed with the Toronto Argonauts.[6] He earned the Jake Gaudaur Veterans' Trophy in 2014.[7]
References
- ↑ "James Yurichuk statistics". Canadian Football League. Retrieved 2009-08-11.
- ↑ Little, Lyndon (2009-07-29). "Lions rookie Yurichuk keen on Ticats tangle". Vancouver Sun. Retrieved 2009-08-11.
- ↑ Ullrich, Lowell (2009-08-09). "Three-ring circus and a two-win team". The Province. Retrieved 2009-08-11.
- ↑ Ullrich, Lowell (2009-08-10). "Lions finally getting a break or two". The Province. Retrieved 2009-08-11.
- ↑ Ullrich, Lowell (2009-08-11). "B.C. Lions: Yurichuk making up for mistakes". The Province. Retrieved 2009-08-11.
- ↑ "Toronto Argonauts land linebacker Yurichuk in CFL free agency". Winnipeg Free Press. 2013-02-15. Retrieved 2012-02-15.
- ↑ "Yurichuk awarded for his service with Jake Gaudaur Award". cfl.ca. November 27, 2014. Retrieved November 27, 2014.