Mark Korte (born August 2, 1996) is a professional

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for the Edmonton Elks of the

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(CFL).

University career

Korte played

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for the Alberta Golden Bears from 2014 to 2017.

Professional career

Ottawa Redblacks

Korte was drafted by the

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in the

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with the fourth overall pick in the

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and signed with the team on May 16, 2018. He made the team's active roster following training camp and played in the team's season opener on June 21, 2018, against the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He re-signed with the

on January 26, 2021.

Edmonton Elks

Korte signed with the Edmonton Elks to open free agency on February 8, 2022.

References

External links

Edmonton Elks bioOttawa Redblacks bio
Living people 1996 births Players of Canadian football from Alberta People from Spruce Grove Canadian football offensive linemen Alberta Golden Bears football players Ottawa Redblacks players {{Canadianfootball-offensive-lineman-stub