Andrew Lue
| Free agent | |
| Born: | March 17, 1992 Kingston, Jamaica |
|---|---|
| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | DB |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| College | Queen's |
| CFL draft | 2014, round: 2, pick: 10 |
| Drafted by | Montreal Alouettes |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2014–2016 | Montreal Alouettes |
| 2016 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| 2017 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| 2018 | Ottawa Redblacks |
| Career stats | |
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Andrew Lue (born March 17, 1992) is a retired Canadian football defensive back. In the CFL's Amateur Scouting Bureau final rankings, he was ranked tenth best of the players eligible in the 2014 CFL Draft.[1] He was then drafted tenth overall by the Montreal Alouettes and signed with the team in May 2014. He was then traded to the Saskatchewan Roughriders on October 12, 2016.[2] On February 14, 2017 hew signed a contract with the Edmonton Eskimos.[3] He then signed a contract with the Ottawa Redblacks on February 15, 2018.[4]
Early years
[edit]Lue was born in Kingston, Jamaica and raised in Toronto, and Markham, Ontario. He played football and basketball at St. Brother André Catholic High School, where he competed as a wide receiver, defensive back and running back. He was a perennial all-star and was listed as a top 25 prospect in the Toronto area.[5]
University career
[edit]Lue attended Queen's University where he majored in Biology and Environmental Science. He played CIS Football as a starter for the Queen's Gaels as a cornerback for 4 years. He was named to the USports All-Canadian football team as a cornerback in 2011 and 2013, and named to the OUA All-Star football team in 2011, 2012 and 2013.[6][7] He was invited to the 2014 CFL Combine where he jumped 10 ft 5 inches; to lead all participants in the broad jump, and tied for 5th for his vertical jump of 36.5".[8] He graduated in May 2014 on the Dean's List and as an Academic All-Canadian.[9]
Professional career
[edit]Lue was drafted tenth overall by the Montreal Alouettes and signed with the team in May 2014.
Montreal Alouettes
[edit]Lue recorded his first tackle on June 28, 2014. He played with the Alouettes for 3 seasons.
Saskatchewan Roughriders
[edit]Lue signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on October 12, 2016.
Edmonton Eskimos
[edit]Lue signed with the Edmonton Eskimos on February 14, 2017.
Ottawa Redblacks
[edit]Lue signed with the Ottawa Redblacks on February 15, 2018.
References
[edit]- ^ "Final Scouting Bureau rankings revealed | CFL.ca | Official Site of the Canadian Football League". April 24, 2014. Archived from the original on April 24, 2014. Retrieved February 10, 2019.
- ^ "Riders Acquire Andrew Lue from Als". Saskatchewan Roughriders. October 12, 2016. Retrieved February 10, 2019.
- ^ "Andrew Lue Joins the Green and Gold". Edmonton Eskimos. February 14, 2017. Retrieved February 10, 2019.
- ^ "REDBLACKS sign Cameron Walker and Andrew Lue". Ottawa REDBLACKS. February 15, 2018. Retrieved February 10, 2019.
- ^ "The Star's top 25 from the GTA | The Star". thestar.com. Retrieved February 10, 2019.
- ^ "All-Canadian teams announced - U SPORTS - English". presto-en.usports.ca. Retrieved February 10, 2019.
- ^ "CIS FOOTBALL: All-Canadian teams announced - Ontario University Athletics (OUA)". oua.ca. Retrieved February 10, 2019.
- ^ "Combine: Strength, skill control spotlight on day one". CFL.ca. March 22, 2014. Retrieved February 11, 2019.
- ^ "Academic All-Stars and All-Canadians since 1988-89". docs.google.com. Retrieved February 11, 2019.
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