Cole Bergquist

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Cole Bergquist
No. 17
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Born: (1985-11-16) November 16, 1985 (age 36)
San Clemente, California
Career information
CFL statusAmerican
Position(s)QB
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight215 lb (98 kg)
CollegeMontana (2004–2008)
HandRight
Career history
As player
2009San Diego Chargers
20092012Saskatchewan Roughriders
Career stats
  • Playing stats at CFL.ca (archive)

Cole Bergquist (born November 16, 1985) is a former Canadian football quarterback for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at the University of Montana.

San Clemente High School[]

Bergquist attended San Clemente High School where he played baseball, basketball and football. His senior year, he led the SCHS football team to a 10-3 record and the CIF semi-final game. He was selected as first team all league in football. Bergquist was awarded by the National Honors Society as a top Scholar-Athlete in the state of California.

College career[]

Bergquist had a stellar career for the Montana Grizzlies. He led the team to a 35-6 record and a national championship game during his 4 year tenure as the starting quarterback . Over his career Bergquist accounted for 9,113 yards and 71 touchdowns. His best game came against Sacramento State in 2004, he completed 17 of 19 passes for 291 yards 4 TD and O INT, and also rushed for 1 TD. He was selected to the Big Sky All-Conference team his junior and senior year. He set numerous school records including highest completion percentage in a game 13 of 13 (100%). His senior year he was awarded the "Scholar-Athlete of The Year" award for the University of Montana.1

Professional career[]

Bergquist signed with The San Diego Chargers following his senior season. After mini-camp he was offered a spot on the practice roster, but elected to pursue opportunities in the Canadian Football League. His rights were originally owned by the BC lions, but were traded to the Saskatchewan Roughriders during his tenure in the NFL. Bergquist played for the Saskatchewan Roughriders from 2009 - 2012. The Roughriders played in the Grey Cup in the 2009 and 2010 losing both times to the Montreal Alouettes. After a disappointing season in 2011 the Roughriders coaching staff was released. The incoming coaching staff released Bergquist during the off-season before the start of the 2012 season.

Real Estate[]

Cole Bergquist is a licensed realtor.

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