Brett Ralph (born March 3, 1982 in

Raymond, Alberta Raymond is a town in southern Alberta, Canada that is surrounded by the County of Warner No. 5. It is south of Lethbridge at the junction of Alberta Highway 52, Highway 52 and Alberta Highway 845, Highway 845. Raymond is known for its annual rode ...

) is a former professional

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receiver, who most recently played with the

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. He is the younger brother of fellow CFL receiver

Brock Ralph Brock Ralph (born 7 July 1980) is a former professional Canadian football slotback and wide receiver. Early years Ralph was born to Jim and Shelly Ralph in Raymond, Alberta, and attended Raymond High School, where his junior and senior footba ...

Professional career

Ralph was drafted in the

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in the 6th round by the

. He immediately became part of the team's receiving corps. In his rookie season he finished fourth in receiving on the team with 609 yards. 2006 was an off year for him, recording only seven receptions for 76 yards, finishing eighth on the team. 2007 was a return to form, catching 53 passes for 695 yards. His duties on the team were expanded to include holding for placekicks. He threw a touchdown on a fake field goal play in the Stampeders game against the Argonauts on July 21. On May 31, 2010, Ralph announced his retirement from professional football in order to concentrate on his education to become a teacher.

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Brett Ralph
on CFL {{DEFAULTSORT:Ralph, Brett 1982 births Living people Alberta Golden Bears football players Calgary Stampeders players Canadian football wide receivers People from Raymond, Alberta Sportspeople from Alberta