Adam Konar
Calgary Stampeders | |
Edmonton Eskimos | |
2019–2021 | BC Lions |
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2022–2023 | Edmonton Elks |
2024–present | Calgary Stampeders |
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Adam Konar (born October 10, 1993) is a
Early career
Konar played
In 2011, Konar played
While Konar originally intended to return to UBC after a year with the Rams,
Professional career
Edmonton Eskimos
Konar was listed by the CFL Scouting Bureau as the 16th ranked draft prospect in December 2014, but did not appear on the final rankings.
BC Lions
Shortly after his release from the Eskimos, Konar signed with his hometown BC Lions on May 20, 2019.[13] He played in 17 regular season games where he had six defensive tackles and eight special teams tackles.[14] He did not play in 2020 due to the cancellation of the 2020 CFL season. In 2021, Konar played in all 14 games of a truncated season where he had six defensive tackles, 13 special teams tackles, and one sack.[14] He signed a contract extension with the Lions on February 3, 2021.[15]
Edmonton Elks
Konar returned to the Edmonton Elks in free agency on February 8, 2022.[16] He played in all 18 games in 2022 where he had 52 defensive tackles, five special teams tackles, two sacks, one interception, and two forced fumbles.[14] In 2023, he again played in 18 regular season games and recorded a career-high 73 defensive tackles and one special teams tackle.[14] On January 9, 2024, Konar was released by the Elks.[17]
Calgary Stampeders
On January 22, 2024, it was announced that Konar had signed with the Calgary Stampeders.[18]
Personal life
Adam Konar is the son of Kevin Konar, former linebacker and Grey Cup champion for the BC Lions.[19] Konar is also the cousin of Jamie Boreham, a retired CFL kicker.[3]
References
- ^ Arden, Zwelling (June 30, 2011). "Zwelling: Inside Vancouver's football factory". CFL.ca. Archived from the original on July 11, 2015. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
- ^ a b Tsumara, Howard (December 5, 2010). "MVP Konar helps lift Irish to first Subway Bowl Triple A title since 1994". The Province. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
- ^ a b c d e Kingston, Gary (November 7, 2012). "Langley Rams' Adam Konar back in the running". The Vancouver Sun. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
- ^ Landreville, Troy (October 29, 2012). "Rams down Raiders to win B.C. championship". Langley Advance. Archived from the original on July 11, 2015. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
- ^ a b Mingo, Rita (September 3, 2014). "Son of B.C. Lions legend ready to make a name for himself on the U of C Dinos". Calgary Herald. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
- ^ D'Archi, Tony (March 18, 2015). "TSN.ca CFL Draft Profile: Adam Konar". TSN. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
- ^ a b "Adam Konar". Edmonton Eskimos. Archived from the original on July 11, 2015. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
- ^ Austin, Daniel (November 15, 2014). "Calgary Dinos drop the ball against Manitoba Bisons". Calgary Sun. Archived from the original on July 11, 2015. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
- ^ "Full Rankings: McEwen rises into the top-10". CFL.ca. December 9, 2014. Archived from the original on December 13, 2014. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
- ^ "Draft 15: Final Scouting Bureau rankings". CFL.ca. April 24, 2015. Archived from the original on October 5, 2015. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
- ^ Mitchell, Scott (February 25, 2015). "Retired Stamps' Dimitri Tsoumpas to coach Calgary Dinos offensive line". Calgary Sun. Archived from the original on July 11, 2015. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
- ^ Scott, Morley (May 28, 2015). "Eskimos welcome five from 2015 draft". 630 CHED. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
- ^ "Lions land hometown linebacker Adam Konar". May 20, 2019.
- ^ a b c d "Adam Konar". Canadian Football League. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
- ^ Baker, Matt (February 3, 2021). "Lions ink National LB Adam Konar to extension". BCLions.com. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
- ^ "Adam Konar returns to the Green and Gold". Edmonton Elks. February 8, 2022. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
- ^ "TRANSACTIONS | Elks release Taylor Cornelius (QB) and Adam Konar (LB)". Edmonton Elks. January 9, 2024. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
- ^ "Stamps add Konar, re-sign Graham". Calgary Stampeders. January 22, 2024.
- ^ Moddejonge, Gerry (June 19, 2015). "Edmonton Eskimos rookie Adam Konar plays 1st game in hometown of Vancouver". Calgary Sun. Retrieved July 10, 2015.