Jordan Beaulieu (born September 27, 1993) is a Canadian professional football defensive back. He played U Sports football at Western University. Beaulieu has been a member of the Edmonton Elks, Ottawa Redblacks, and Saskatchewan Roughriders
| Born: | September 27, 1993 Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
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| Career information | |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | Defensive back |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Weight | 198 lb (90 kg) |
| University | Western |
| CFL draft | 2018, round: 3, pick: 24 |
| Drafted by | Edmonton Eskimos |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2018–2021 | Edmonton Eskimos / Elks |
| 2021–2022 | Ottawa Redblacks |
| 2022 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
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| Career stats | |
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University career
editBeaulieu played U Sports football for the Western Mustangs from 2014 to 2017.[1] He played in 24 regular season games where he had 48 tackles, two sacks, five pass knockdowns, two interceptions, two forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries.[1] He finished his career with a Vanier Cup championship after the Mustangs defeated the Laval Rouge et Or in the 53rd Vanier Cup game.[2]
Professional career
editEdmonton Eskimos / Elks
editBeaulieu was drafted by the Edmonton Eskimos in the third round, 24th overall, in the 2018 CFL Draft and signed with the team on May 16, 2018.[3] He made the team's active roster following training camp and played in his first career professional game on June 14, 2018 against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers where he recorded two special teams tackles.[4] He played in 12 regular season games in 2018 where he had one defensive tackle and five special teams tackles.[4]
In 2019, he played in all 18 regular season games where he again had one defensive tackle and five special teams tackles. He also made his first career start, at safety, in the final game of the regular season against the Saskatchewan Roughriders on November 2, 2019.[5] He played in his first two career playoff games, but the Eskimos lost the East Final to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.[4]
Beaulieu did not play in 2020 due to the cancellation of the 2020 CFL season. He spent training camp with the newly named Edmonton Elks in 2021, but was released with the final cuts on July 29, 2021.[6]
Ottawa Redblacks
editOn August 11, 2021, Beaulieu signed with the Ottawa Redblacks.[7] He played in five games for the Redblacks during the 2021 season. The following season Beaulieu was released as part of the team's final roster cuts on June 4, 2022.[8]
Saskatchewan Roughriders
editOn July 5, 2022, it was announced that Beaulieu had signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.[9] On May 17, 2023, Beaulieu was released by the Roughriders.[10]
References
edit- ^ a b "Jordan Beaulieu". Western Mustangs. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
- ^ "Laval at Western". U Sports. November 25, 2017.
- ^ "Esks ink Onyeka, rest of 2018 draft class". Canadian Football League. May 16, 2018.
- ^ a b c "Jordan Beaulieu". Ottawa Redblacks. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
- ^ "Edmonton Eskimos at Saskatchewan Roughriders" (PDF). Canadian Football League. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
- ^ Moddejonge, Gerry (July 29, 2021). "Cuts run deep as Edmonton Elks trim roster ahead of CFL regular season". Edmonton Sun.
- ^ "Redblacks sign DB Jordan Beaulieu". Canadian Football League. August 11, 2021.
- ^ "REDBLACKS set roster for 2022 season opener". Ottawa REDBLACKS. 2022-06-05. Retrieved 2022-06-06.
- ^ "Rider add national DB Jordan Beaulieu". Canadian Football League. July 5, 2022.
- ^ "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved May 21, 2023.