| No. 58 Toronto Argonauts | |
 Vandal with the Toronto Argonauts in 2024 | |
| Born: | (1998-06-03) June 3, 1998 (age 26) Sorel-Tracy, Quebec, Canada |
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| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | Offensive lineman |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
| Weight | 300 lb (140 kg) |
| University | Sherbrooke |
| CEGEP | Cégep de Lévis |
| High school | Seminaire Saint-Joseph |
| CFL draft | 2023, round: 8, pick: 72 |
| Drafted by | Toronto Argonauts |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2023 | Toronto Argonauts* |
| 2024–present | Toronto Argonauts |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Honours | Second Team All-Canadian (2022) |
| Career stats | |
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Anthony Vandal (born June 3, 1998) is a Canadian professional football offensive lineman for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
University career
Vandal played U Sports football for the Sherbrooke Vert & Or from 2018 to 2023. He was named the RSEQ Rookie of the Year in 2018 and was an RSEQ All-Star three times. In 2022, he was named a U Sports Second Team All-Canadian.
Professional career
Vandal was drafted in the eighth round, 72nd overall, with the last pick in the 2023 CFL draft by the Toronto Argonauts. He then signed with the team on May 5, 2023. Following training camp, he was placed on the suspended list and was eventually released as he returned to the Vert & Or to complete his U Sports eligibility. He re-signed with the Argonauts on November 22, 2023.
Following training camp in 2024, Vandal made the opening day roster as a backup offensive lineman and made his professional debut on June 9, 2024, against the BC Lions. Following an injury to Gregor MacKellar, Vandal made his first professional start on August 9, 2024, against the Calgary Stampeders. He played in all 18 regular season games and started the last ten, and did not relinquish his starting position when MacKellar returned from injury. Vandal played and started in all three post-season games, including the 111th Grey Cup where the Argonauts defeated the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 41–24.
References
- ^ "Anthony Vandal". Toronto Argonauts. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
- "Gentle Giant: Vandal remains calm as final draft pick". Canadian Football League. May 4, 2023.
- ^ "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
- "Argos release 19 as part of final roster cuts, including QB Ben Holmes". 3DownNation. June 2, 2023.
- "Argos Transactions: Wednesday, November 22, 2023". Toronto Argonauts. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
- ^ "111th Grey Cup notes" (PDF). Canadian Football League. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
- "Play-by-Play, 111th Grey Cup". Canadian Football League. November 17, 2024.