Benoit Marion
No. 93 Toronto Argonauts | |
Born: | Montreal, Quebec | December 11, 1995
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Career information | |
Status | Active |
CFL status | National |
Position(s) | Defensive lineman |
Height | 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) |
Weight | 250 lb (110 kg) |
University | Montreal |
High school | André Grasset (QC) |
CFL draft | 2020 / Round: 3 / Pick: 25 |
Drafted by | Montreal Alouettes |
Career history | |
As player | |
2020–2021 | Montreal Alouettes |
2021–present | Toronto Argonauts |
Career stats | |
Games played | 2 |
Tackles | 1 |
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Benoit Marion (born December 11, 1995) is a Canadian football defensive lineman for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Early life and education[]
Marion was born on December 11, 1995, in Montreal, Quebec. He attended André Grasset High School. Marion played U Sports football at Montreal from 2016 to 2019, appearing in 25 total games. In his college career he recorded 66.5 tackles, 19.5 tackles for loss, and 11 sacks, six of which came in his senior season. He also played junior ice hockey for the Quebec Remparts.[1]
Professional career[]
Montreal Alouettes[]
Marion was selected in the 3rd round (25th overall) of the 2020 CFL Draft by the Montreal Alouettes. The 2020 CFL season was canceled and he was released before the 2021 began on July 26, 2021.[2]
Toronto Argonauts[]
Marion was signed by the Toronto Argonauts on October 25, 2021.[3] He appeared in two games with the Argonauts, making one tackle and one pass deflection.[4]
References[]
- ^ "Benoit Marion". Toronto Argonauts.
- ^ "Alouettes release former third-round pick Benoit Marion, 14 others". 3DownNation. July 26, 2021.
- ^ "Toronto Argonauts sign DB Dondre Wright and DL Benoit Marion". BGMSportsTrax.
- ^ "Benoit Marion Stats". Pro Football Archives.
External links[]
- 1995 births
- Living people
- Players of Canadian football from Quebec
- Sportspeople from Montreal
- Canadian football defensive linemen
- Montreal Carabins football players
- Quebec Remparts players
- Montreal Alouettes players
- Toronto Argonauts players