Andrew Lue (born March 17, 1992) is a retired

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. In the CFL's Amateur Scouting Bureau final rankings, he was ranked tenth best of the players eligible in the

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. He was then drafted tenth overall by the

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and signed with the team in May 2014. He was then traded to the

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on October 12, 2016. On February 14, 2017 hew signed a contract with the Edmonton Eskimos. He then signed a contract with the Ottawa Redblacks on February 15, 2018.

Early years

Lue was born in

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and raised in

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, and

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. He played football and basketball at

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, where he competed as a wide receiver, defensive back and running back. He was a perennial all-star and was listed as a top 25 prospect in the Toronto area.

University career

Lue attended Queen's University where he majored in Biology and Environmental Science. He played

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as a starter for the

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as a

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for 4 years. He was named to the USports All-Canadian football team as a cornerback in 2011 and 2013, and named to the OUA All-Star football team in 2011, 2012 and 2013. He was invited to the 2014

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where he jumped 10 ft 5 inches; to lead all participants in the broad jump, and tied for 5th for his vertical jump of 36.5". He graduated in May 2014 on the

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and as an Academic All-Canadian.

Professional career

Lue was drafted tenth overall by the

and signed with the team in May 2014.

Montreal Alouettes

Lue recorded his first tackle on June 28, 2014. He played with the Alouettes for 3 seasons.

Saskatchewan Roughriders

Lue signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on October 12, 2016.

Edmonton Eskimos

Lue signed with the Edmonton Eskimos on February 14, 2017.

Ottawa Redblacks

Lue signed with the Ottawa Redblacks on February 15, 2018.

References

External links

Ottawa Redblacks bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Lue, Andrew 1992 births Living people Canadian football defensive backs Edmonton Elks players Montreal Alouettes players Players of Canadian football from Ontario Ottawa Redblacks players Queen's Golden Gaels football players Saskatchewan Roughriders players Sportspeople from Markham, Ontario