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Benjamin Labrosse (born October 18, 1999) is a Canadian professional football defensive back for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Syracuse and U Sports football at McGill.

Early life

Labrosse was born in Montreal. He played three seasons of CEGEP football at Vanier College, recording 124.5 tackles and 11 interceptions. He was a three-time RSEQ all-star.

College career

Labrosse played college football for the Syracuse Orange from 2020 to 2021. He played in nine games in 2020 and made 11 tackles. He started the first game of the 2021 season, splitting time with Jason Simmons, before leaving Syracuse. Labrosse stated he left due to a lack of playing time.

Labrosse played U Sports football for the McGill Redbirds in 2022, recording 29 tackles and three interception while earning All-Canadian honors. He did not play for the Redbirds in 2023 after being ruled academically ineligible.

Professional career

At the 2024 CFL Combine, Labrosse tied for first in the 40-yard dash (4.51 seconds) with Michael Chris-Ike. Labrosse also finished first in the broad jump (11′ 1 3/4″).

In April 2024, Labrosse was selected by the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL) with the fourth overall pick in the 2024 CFL draft. In May, he attended rookie minicamp with the New York Giants of the National Football League on a tryout basis. Thereafter, he officially signed with the Stampeders on May 13. Labrosse was places on the 6-game injured list on July 11, 2024

References

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12. "Calgary Stampeders sign Ben Labrosse after his NFL camp". globalnews.ca. May 14, 2024. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
13. Abbott, JC (April 28, 2024). "Former McGill DB Ben Labrosse lands NFL rookie mini-camp invite from New York Giants". 3downnation.com. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
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• Living people
• 1999 births
• American football defensive backs
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• Syracuse Orange football players
• McGill Redbirds football players
• Calgary Stampeders players
• Players of American football from Quebec
• Players of Canadian football from Quebec
• Canadian football people from Montreal