Linden Gaydosh
| No. 98 Saskatchewan Roughriders | |||
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| Position: | Defensive tackle | ||
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| Date of birth: | January 4, 1991 | ||
| Place of birth: | Peace River, Alberta | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||
| Weight: | 290 lb (132 kg) | ||
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| College: | Calgary | ||
| University: | Calgary | ||
| CFL draft: | 2013 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1 by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats | ||
| Career history | |||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||
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Linden David Gaydosh (born January 4, 1991) is a Canadian football Defensive tackle for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League. He played CIS football with the Calgary Dinos.[1] Gaydosh was drafted first overall by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League, but instead chose to sign with the Carolina Panthers.[2]
College career
| Year | Team | Tackles | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Calgary Dinos | 10 | 0 |
| 2010 | Calgary Dinos | 30.5 | 1 |
| 2011 | Calgary Dinos | 38 | 4 |
| 2012 | Calgary Dinos | 12 | 1 |
| Career Totals | 90.5 | 6 | |
Professional career
Gaydosh was ranked as the 2nd best player in the Canadian Football League’s Amateur Scouting Bureau final rankings for players eligible in the 2013 CFL Draft.[3] He ranked 3rd best in both the December and April (final) rankings.[4][5] Gaydosh had a arguably the best performance of the 2013 CFL Combine. Duane Forde said that, "If rankings were based solely on the combine Linden Gaydosh would be the number one guy.".[6]
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
He was drafted by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League, with the 1st pick of the 1st round (1st overall) in the 2013 CFL Draft.[7]
Carolina Panthers
On May 12, 2013, less than a week after being drafted into the CFL, Gaydosh signed with the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League. On August 2, 2013, Gaydosh was waived/injured by the Carolina Panthers due to a back injury.[8] On August 3, 2013, Gaydosh cleared waivers and was placed on the injured reserve list. He spent the entire 2013 NFL season on the injured reserve. He was released by the Panthers on August 24, 2014; prior to the 2014 NFL season.[9]
Hamilton Tiger-Cats (II)
On September 4, 2014, Gaydosh signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (who held his CFL rights).[10] He appeared in nine regular-season games, registering four tackles, two tackles for a loss and a pass knockdown. He added four tackles in two playoff contests. During an off-season workout in the spring of 2015, Gaydosh tore his Achilles tendon, which required surgery and caused him to miss the 2015 season.[11] He returned to Hamilton in 2016, making appearances in both pre-season games and the season opener against Toronto.
Saskatchewan Roughriders
On October 12, 2016, Linden Gaydosh was traded to the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
References
- ↑ Calgary Dinos Bio
- ↑ "Tiger-Cats' top pick Gaydosh signs with NFL's Panthers". TSN.ca. May 12, 2013. Retrieved May 12, 2013.
- ↑ CFL Scouting Bureau - September 2013
- ↑ CFL Scouting Bureau - December 2013
- ↑ CFL Scouting Bureau - April 2013
- ↑ Impressive 2013 Combine
- ↑ Ticats select Gaydosh first overall in the 2013 CFL Draft
- ↑ Strickland, Bryan (August 2, 2013). "Fan Fest on horizon following steamy practice". Panthers.com. Retrieved August 2, 2013.
- ↑ Gantt, Darin. "Panthers get down to 79 with 10 moves Sunday". Pro Football Talk. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
- ↑ "Linden Gaydosh signs with Hamilton Tiger-Cats". CBC. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
- ↑ "Report: Ticats' Gaydosh, Watt out for season". TSN. TSN.ca Staff.