Joe McGrath (Canadian football)

Joe McGrath
No. 63
Date of birth (1980-11-27) November 27, 1980 (age 44)
Place of birthMoose Jaw, Saskatchewan
Career information
CFL statusNational
Position(s)OT
Height6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
Weight290 lb (130 kg)
US collegeMiami
High schoolVanier
CFL draft2003 / round: 1 / pick: 2
Drafted byCalgary Stampeders
Career history
As player
2004–2008Edmonton Eskimos
2009Saskatchewan Roughriders*
2009–2010Edmonton Eskimos
2010BC Lions
2011Calgary Stampeders*
*Offseason and/or practice roster member only
Career highlights and awards
HonoursEskimos' Most Outstanding Lineman (2006, 2007)
Career stats

Joe McGrath (born November 27, 1980) is a former professional Canadian football offensive tackle. He was drafted by the Stampeders in the first round of the 2003 CFL Draft. He played college football for the Miami Hurricanes.

Early years

McGrath was coached by his father at Vanier Collegiate Institute in Moose Jaw and was considered an all-star in both football and basketball and the number two Canadian high school lineman at graduation.[1]

McGrath played college football from 1999 through 2003 for the Miami Hurricanes, three years as a regular at left guard. He won a national championship with the Hurricanes in 2001.[1]

Professional career

First stint with Eskimos

McGrath was drafted second overall in the 2003 CFL Draft by the Calgary Stampeders but was signed by the Edmonton Eskimos as a free agent on July 7, 2004. He appeared in 15 games at left tackle in the 2004 CFL season, all 18 regular season games plus the playoffs and the victory in the 93rd Grey Cup in 2005 CFL season, and started all 18 regular season games in the 2006 CFL season. He was nominated by the Eskimos for the CFL's Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman Award in 2006.[1]

Saskatchewan Roughriders

On February 16, 2009, McGrath became a free agent and was reportedly signed the same day by the Saskatchewan Roughriders.[2]

Second stint with Eskimos

McGrath requested a trade back to Edmonton and his request was granted on June 11, 2009.[3] He was released on August 11, 2010.

BC Lions

On August 19, 2010, the BC Lions added the recently released McGrath to the offensive line.[4] He was released during the following off-season on May 24, 2011.[5]

Calgary Stampeders

On October 18, 2011, McGrath was signed to the practice roster of the Calgary Stampeders.[6]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Joe McGrath". Player Roster. Edmonton Eskimos Football Club. Retrieved February 7, 2009. [dead link‍]
  2. ^ "Flurry of moves mark beginning of CFL's free-agency period". The Canadian Press. February 16, 2009. Retrieved February 16, 2009.[dead link‍]
  3. ^ "Roughriders grant McGrath's request for trade back to Esks". TSN.ca. The Canadian Press. June 11, 2009. Retrieved June 11, 2009.
  4. ^ "Top 50 best Radio stations and broadcasting companies in Vancouver | Websites.ca".
  5. ^ "Lions add McCullough, Graham, release three". Canadian Football League. Archived from the original on February 26, 2014.
  6. ^ "CFL.ca - Official Site of the Canadian Football League". Archived from the original on December 20, 2011. Retrieved September 1, 2017.