Bruce Covernton

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Bruce Covernton
Born: (1966-08-12) August 12, 1966 (age 55)
Morris, Manitoba
Career information
StatusRetired
CFL statusNational
Position(s)Tackle
Height6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
Weight292 lb (132 kg)
UniversityManitoba
Career history
As player
1992–1998Calgary Stampeders
Career highlights and awards
CFL All-Star1993
CFL West All-Star1993, 1994
Awards1982 - Jackie Parker Trophy
Honors1992, 1998 - Grey Cup Champion

Bruce Covernton (born August 12, 1966) is a former professional Canadian Football League player. He was selected first overall by the Calgary Stampeders in the 1992 Canadian College Draft.[1]

Covernton was first team All-American and All-Big Sky Conference at Weber State University.[citation needed] Bruce also attend the NFL Combine in 1991.[citation needed]

Covernton was voted the West's top rookie in 1992 and top offensive lineman in 1993.[citation needed] He twice earned division All-Star honours and was All-CFL in 1993.[citation needed] Covernton was part of the Grey Cup championship teams in 1992 and 1998.[2]

Covernton is owner and CEO of a staffing company in Calgary and involved in many local charities.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-09-15. Retrieved 2010-10-19.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. ^ "A second look at first picks". Calgary Stampeders. 2015-03-12. Retrieved 2016-07-05.
  3. ^ "The Leadership Team". Big Fish Staffing. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
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