Adam Thibault

Adam Thibault
No. 2     Calgary Stampeders
Date of birth (1990-03-26) March 26, 1990
Place of birth Quebec City, Quebec
Career information
CFL status National
Position(s) DB
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 202 lb (92 kg)
University Laval
CFL draft 2014 / Round: 3 / Pick: 24
Drafted by Calgary Stampeders
Career history
As player
2014–present Calgary Stampeders
Career stats

Adam Thibault (born March 26, 1990) is a Canadian Football player. He is a defensive back for the Calgary Stampeders team of the Canadian Football League. He was selected by the Calgary Stampeders in the 3rd round (24th overall) of the 2014 Canadian College Draft.

College career

Thibault spent his collegiate career playing for Laval University.[1] He played wide receiver his first three seasons before becoming a defensive back during the 2013 season, a season in which the team went 8–0. He appeared in the Vanier Cup all four years on campus, winning three times in those four years.[2][3]

He improved his draft prospects at the CFL combine, where he recorded the fastest 40 yard dash (4.454 seconds) and had the best time in the right-left agility drill.[4][5] He received an invitation for the 2014 NFL National Football League Super Regional Combine.[6][7]

Professional career

He began his tenure with the Stampeders as a member of the practice squad, but played in eight games, first against the Ottawa Redblacks at McMahon Stadium, recording the tackle on the opening kickoff.[8][9][10] During that season, Thibault played in 8 games, recording 5 special teams tackles.[11] He appeared in the Western Final, where he registered two tackles and Gray Cup, where he made a special teams tackle.[12]

References

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