The Calgary Stampeders have signed the team’s first pick in this year’s CFL draft.
The Stampeders chose defensive back Ben Labrosse of Greenfield Park, Que., fourth overall.
The six-foot, 189-pound product of McGill attended the New York Giants mini rookie camp that concluded Sunday.
Labrosse, 24, was a U Sports and RSEQ conference all-star in 2022 when he had 35 tackles, three interceptions and a pass breakup in eight games for the Redbirds.
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He also played 10 games over two years for Syracuse before enrolling at McGill. Labrosse recorded 14 tackles, including one for a loss.
The Stampeders also announced Monday the team had released American linebacker Tre Walker.
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