Julien Laurent (born March 17, 1993) is a

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who is currently a free agent. He was most recently a member of the

Ottawa Redblacks The Ottawa Redblacks (officially stylized as REDBLACKS) ( French: Le Rouge et Noir d'Ottawa) are a professional Canadian football team based in Ottawa, Ontario. The team plays in the East Division of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Startin ...

of the

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(CFL). Laurent played college football at

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. He was selected by the BC Lions with the seventh overall pick in the

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College career

Laurent was a two year starter and three year letter-winner for the Panthers as a defensive lineman. During his senior campaign he helped a defense set school records for fewest points per game allowed (24.75), fewest rushing yards per game (136.4), fewest yards per rushing attempt (4.13) and most sacks (24). He was a part of the Georgia State program's first-ever bowl game win in the

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Professional career

BC Lions

On May 3, 2018, Laurent was selected with the seventh overall pick in the

by the BC Lions, after trading with the Winnipeg Bombers. Laurent appeared in seven games during his rookie season, recording two tackles before being released in 2019.

Ottawa Redblacks

On August 20, 2019, Laurent was signed to the practice squad for the

of the

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. Laurent spent most of the season on Ottawa's practice roster before being activated in the final regular season game. He was waived by the Redblacks February 25, 2020.

References

External links

Ottawa Redblacks bioGeorgia State Panthers bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Laurent, Julien 1993 births Living people Players of Canadian football from Ontario Canadian football people from Toronto Milford Academy alumni Georgia State Panthers football players BC Lions players Ottawa Redblacks players