Anthony Vandal

Anthony Vandal (born June 3, 1998) is a professional Canadian football offensive lineman for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

Anthony Vandal
No. 58     Toronto Argonauts
Vandal with the Toronto Argonauts in 2024
Born: (1998-06-03) June 3, 1998
Sorel-Tracy, Quebec, Canada
Career information
StatusActive
CFL statusNational
Position(s)Offensive lineman
Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight300 lb (140 kg)
UniversitySherbrooke
CEGEPCégep de Lévis
High schoolSeminaire Saint-Joseph
CFL draft2023, Round: 8, Pick: 72
Drafted byToronto Argonauts
Career history
As player
2023Toronto Argonauts*
2024–presentToronto Argonauts
Career highlights and awards
HonoursSecond Team All-Canadian
(2022)
Career stats

University career

Vandal played U Sports football for the Sherbrooke Vert & Or from 2018 to 2023.[1] He was named the RSEQ Rookie of the Year in 2018 and was an RSEQ All-Star three times.[1] In 2022, he was named a U Sports Second Team All-Canadian.[1]

Professional career

Vandal was drafted in the eighth round, 72nd overall, with the last pick in the 2023 CFL draft by the Toronto Argonauts.[2] He then signed with the team on May 5, 2023.[3] Following training camp, he was placed on the suspended list and was eventually released as he returned to the Vert & Or to complete his U Sports eligibility.[3][4] He re-signed with the Argonauts on November 22, 2023.[5]

Following training camp in 2024, Vandal made the opening day roster as a backup offensive lineman and made his professional debut on June 9, 2024, against the BC Lions.[1]

References
  1. "Anthony Vandal". Toronto Argonauts. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
  2. "Gentle Giant: Vandal remains calm as final draft pick". Canadian Football League. May 4, 2023.
  3. "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
  4. "Argos release 19 as part of final roster cuts, including QB Ben Holmes". 3DownNation. June 2, 2023.
  5. "Argos Transactions: Wednesday, November 22, 2023". Toronto Argonauts. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
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