Paul Woldu
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Date of birth | (1984-09-14) September 14, 1984 (age 39) |
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Place of birth | Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada |
Career information | |
CFL status | National |
Position(s) | CB |
Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
Weight | 170 lb (77 kg) |
Canada university | Saskatchewan |
CFL draft | 2008 / Round: 5 / Pick: 36 |
Drafted by | Montreal Alouettes |
Career history | |
As player | |
2006 | Saskatchewan Roughriders* |
2008–2011 | Montreal Alouettes |
2012–2015 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
*Offseason and/or practice roster member only | |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Career stats | |
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Paul Woldu (born September 14, 1984) is a former professional Canadian football cornerback. He was drafted by the Montreal Alouettes in the fifth round of the 2008 CFL Draft where he spent four years with the team. He played CIS football for the Saskatchewan Huskies football team.
Early years
Woldu was born in Regina, Saskatchewan, and attended Dr. Martin LeBoldus High School. He played junior football with the Regina Thunder and earned an invitation as a non-roster player to the Saskatchewan Roughriders 2006 training camp, where he participated in a pre-season game before being released.[1][2][3]
Upon his release from the Riders, Woldu played CIS football for the Saskatchewan Huskies for the 2006 and 2007 seasons, assisting them to the 2006 Hardy Cup and Mitchell Bowl championships and where he was named to the 2007 All-Canadian first-team. Woldu has won 3 Grey Cups in his career, two with the Montreal Alouettes in 2009 and 2010, and one with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2013..[4][5]
References
- ^ McCormick, Murray (2006-05-19). "Woldu wants to strut stuff at the big camp". Leader-Post. Archived from the original on 2012-03-01. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
- ^ McCormick, Murray (2008-07-18). "Montreal's Woldu knows what to expect". Leader-Post. Archived from the original on 2008-08-04. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
- ^ Switzer, Tim (2006-10-16). "Loss hurts Woldu". Leader-Post. Archived from the original on 2012-06-09. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
- ^ Jaster, Chris (2008-11-19). "Woldu representing Sask. on the field". Leader-Post. Archived from the original on 2010-09-29. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
- ^ "Former Huskie Woldu finds success in the CFL". Canadian Interuniversity Sport. 2008-07-28. Archived from the original on 2012-02-17. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
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