Tyshon Blackburn
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| No. 0 Toronto Argonauts | |
.jpg) Blackburn with the Toronto Argonauts in 2024 | |
| Born: | June 20, 2001 Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
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| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | Defensive back |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Weight | 203 lb (92 kg) |
| University | Alberta |
| High school | Saint Francis High |
| CFL draft | 2024, Round: 3, Pick: 27 |
| Drafted by | Toronto Argonauts |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2024–present | Toronto Argonauts |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Honours | First Team All-Canadian (2021) |
| Career stats | |
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Tyshon Blackburn (born June 20, 2001) is a professional Canadian football defensive back for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
University career
Blackburn played U Sports football for the Alberta Golden Bears from 2019 to 2023.[1] He played in 32 games where he had 100 tackles and four interceptions.[2] He was named a U Sports First Team All-Canadian in 2021.[2]
Professional career
Blackburn was drafted in the third round, 27th overall, by the Toronto Argonauts and signed with the team on May 6, 2024.[3] He made the team's active roster following training camp and played in his first professional game on June 9, 2024, against the BC Lions.[2]
References
- ^ "Tyshon Blackburn". Alberta Golden Bears. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Tyshon Blackburn". Toronto Argonauts. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
- ^ "Boatmen sign nine from 2024 CFL draft class". Toronto Argonauts. May 6, 2024.