Keith Shologan (born November 26, 1985) is a

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for the

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of the

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(CFL). He played

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at UCF. Shologan has also been a member of the

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and

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College career

Shologan spent four seasons at the

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and also started all four years on the Knights'

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. As a senior in 2007, he recorded 33

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and 2.5 sacks. His performance earned him All-

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second-team honours.

Professional career

San Diego Chargers

Shologan was considered a top pick in the

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and a possible pick of the

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along with

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and Samuel Giguere. However Shologan signed with the

. He attended the Chargers training camp; however, he was cut on June 21.

Saskatchewan Roughriders

A week after he was cut by San Diego he signed with the

of the

(CFL). He joined Saskatchewan in week eight after they drafted him with the fourth pick in the 2008 draft. He appeared in one game as a backup defensive lineman against the

and recorded two

. The Roughriders lost Shologan's debut by a score of 27–10. During the Roughriders 2009 training camp, Shologan was called a "standout" by

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Ken Miller, and when told about Miller's comments, Shologan responded by saying "aw shucks". On August 16, 2009, Shologan scored his first ever CFL touchdown against the

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as a

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on a 1-yard reception in the end zone from

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. After the 2010 Grey Cup, Shologan was named the game's Top Canadian for his performance, despite the Roughriders loss to the

Ottawa Redblacks

On December 16, 2013, Shologan was drafted by the

(CFL) in the

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. Shologan played with the Redbacks in their inaugural season, and their second season, before leaving in free-agency in February 2016. During his time in Ottawa he played in 34 games, amassing 41 tackles and 8 quarterback sacks.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

On February 9, 2016, Shologan signed with the

(CFL). In one season in Winnipeg he contributed with 22 tackles and 2 sacks over 18 games. He was released by the Bombers prior to free agency on January 31, 2017.

Montreal Alouettes

The following day (February 1, 2017) Shologan signed a two-year deal with the

(CFL).

Personal

Shologan lives on a bull farm with his family in Northern

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near a town called

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during the off-season and he enjoys playing

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in his spare time. His two younger sisters died in 2001, when Shologan was 15.

References

External links

Winnipeg Blue Bombers bio

Ottawa Redblacks bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Shologan, Keith 1985 births Living people American football defensive linemen Canadian football defensive linemen Ottawa Redblacks players People from Spruce Grove Players of Canadian football from Alberta San Diego Chargers players Saskatchewan Roughriders players UCF Knights football players Winnipeg Blue Bombers players