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Andy Fantuz
2006, Round: 1, Pick: 3
Drafted bySaskatchewan Roughriders
Career history
As administrator
2017Hamilton Tiger-Cats
As player
2006–2010Saskatchewan Roughriders
2011*Chicago Bears
2011Saskatchewan Roughriders
2012–2016Hamilton Tiger-Cats
2017Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Career highlights and awards
CFL All-Star2010
CFL West All-Star2010
Awards2002 CIS Rookie of the Year
2005 Hec Crighton Trophy
2007 Dick Suderman Trophy
2010 CFL Most Outstanding Canadian Award
Career stats

Andrew Fantuz (born December 18, 1983) is a former professional

CIS football for the Western Ontario Mustangs
.

Early years

Fantuz attended John McGregor Secondary School from 1997 to 2002, where he played football and basketball. He also played for the Essex County Ravens of the Ontario Varsity Football League.

University career

Andy Fantuz attended the

East-West Shrine Game
which showcases the best college talent in the United States and with invitees from Canada.

Professional career

Saskatchewan Roughriders

While many thought that he could go first overall in the

2006 CFL Draft, Andy Fantuz was chosen in the first round and third overall by the Saskatchewan Roughriders. After the draft, Fantuz tried out for the Detroit Lions in May 2006, but was not offered a contract and, as such, signed a one-year plus an option contract with Saskatchewan on May 20, 2006.[3][4]
Because he had signed the contract late, he missed a beginning portion of the 2006 training camp.

Fantuz was integrated slowly into the Roughriders offence in

Edmonton Eskimos. Fantuz finished the season with 30 catches for 408 yards, 3 receiving touchdowns, and 1 rushing touchdown. On November 30, 2006, Fantuz agreed to a two-year plus an option contract.[5]

The

Grey Cup's Most Valuable Canadian
after the Roughriders won their third championship.

In 2008, Andy Fantuz had an excellent start to the season with 24 catches for 328 yards and was on pace for his first 1000-yard season. However, in a game against Toronto, Fantuz suffered a broken fibula, the smaller, non-weight bearing bone in his left leg while being tackled in the fourth quarter of the July 27, 2008, 28–22 victory. He was placed on the nine-game injured list and did not return until week 18 versus the Edmonton Eskimos. In total, he played seven games and finished the regular season with 36 catches for 488 yards and three touchdowns. He also attempted one deep pass to Weston Dressler but was intercepted in a game versus Hamilton. Despite playing in only seven games, he led the offence with six defensive tackles. He had two catches for 39 yards in the Roughriders' West-Semi Final loss to the BC Lions.

Once again, Fantuz had a good start to the season, on pace for just under 1000 receiving yards, with 219 yards and one touchdown, but was injured in the week four match-up with the Edmonton Eskimos. He returned for the

2009 Grey Cup, Fantuz had a team-high five catches for 67 yards and a touchdown, which wound up being a 28–27 loss to the Montreal Alouettes
.

On October 15, 2009, Fantuz stated that he had verbally agreed to a two-year contract extension with the Roughriders, but would examine his NFL options before February 15, 2009.[6] If he does not sign with an NFL team by then, he will sign a one-year plus an option contract with the Roughriders.[7] On February 12, 2010, it was officially announced that Fantuz had re-signed with the Roughriders.[8]

Chicago Bears

On February 4, 2011, Fantuz signed a future contract with the Chicago Bears for the 2011 NFL season.[9][10] He was waived on September 2.[11] In two preseason games with the Bears, Fantuz recorded two receptions for 19 yards.[12]

Saskatchewan Roughriders (II)

On September 7, 2011 Fantuz rejoined the Saskatchewan Roughriders and played his first game of the season on September 11 making 2 catches for 47 yards. As a result of his time with the Chicago Bears (missing half the CFL season) and a lingering ankle injury Fantuz would finish the season with only 175 yards receiving on 13 catches having only played in 4 games.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

On February 17, 2012, Fantuz signed a four-year contract with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.[13] In his first season in with the Tiger-Cats Fantuz played in 17 of the 18 regular season games and amassed 971 receiving yards and a career-high 8 touchdowns. Fantuz missed a significant portion of the 2015 season with an injury.[14] Fantuz set a personal best for most receptions in a season when he caught 101 in 17 games during the 2016 CFL season. He would miss the final game of the season after being diagnosed with a torn ACL.[15] After recovering from his injury Fantuz would only play in three games for the Ti-Cats in 2017, catching six passes for 55 yards. Fantuz announced his retirement from professional football on July 19, 2018.[16][17]

Administrative career

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

On May 18, 2017, it was announced that Fantuz had re-joined the Tiger-Cats, but in an administrative role as the team's player development coordinator.[18] Fantuz returned to a playing role, re-signing with the team, on September 18, 2017.

Fantuz Flakes

During the Summer of 2010, as part of their "100 years of The

Co-op Ltd. released a breakfast cereal under the name "Fantuz Flakes". The box featured an image of Fantuz on the front, and the cereal itself is similar to Oatmeal Crisp in texture and colour.[19]

Career statistics

[20]

Receiving   Regular season   Playoffs
Year Team Games No. Yards Avg Long TD Games No. Yards Avg Long TD
2006 SSK 18 30 408 13.6 30 3 2 4 53 13.3 15 0
2007 SSK 17 56 978 17.5 72 7 3 16 263 16.4 30 2
2008 SSK 7 36 488 13.5 31 3 1 2 39 19.5 21 0
2009 SSK 13 67 882 13.2 40 4 2 10 156 15.6 39 2
2010 SSK 18 87 1,380 15.9 66 6 3 6 77 12.8 31 0
2011 SSK 4 13 175 13.5 31 0 Team did not qualify
2012 HAM 17 72 971 13.5 27 8 Team did not qualify
2013 HAM 15 65 896 13.8 64 3 3 24 235 9.8 18 2
2014 HAM 13 62 639 10.3 31 3 2 6 81 13.5 21 0
2015 HAM 9 42 432 10.3 23 2 2 8 88 11.0 39 0
2016 HAM 17 101 1,059 10.5 39 5 Injured
2017 HAM 3 6 55 9.2 16 0 Team did not qualify
CFL totals 148 637 8,363 13.1 72 44 18 76 992 13.1 39 6

References

  1. ^ "2005 CIS Men's Football Championships". Cisport.ca. December 1, 2005. Archived from the original on July 16, 2011. Retrieved August 10, 2010.
  2. ^ "Western News – Fantuz, Mitchell Top 10 in CFL draft". Communications.uwo.ca. April 20, 2006. Retrieved August 10, 2010.
  3. ^ "Western News – Fantuz signs deal with Roughriders". Communications.uwo.ca. May 20, 2006. Retrieved August 10, 2010.
  4. ^ "Western News – Fantuz to attend Detroit Lions camp". Communications.uwo.ca. May 3, 2006. Retrieved August 10, 2010.
  5. ^ "Official Site of the Saskatchewan Roughriders". Riderville.com. Archived from the original on July 15, 2011. Retrieved August 10, 2010.
  6. ^ "Official Site of the Saskatchewan Roughriders". Riderville.com. Archived from the original on November 27, 2010. Retrieved August 10, 2010.
  7. ^ McCormick, Murray (October 16, 2009). "Andy Fantuz re-signs with Saskatchewan Roughriders but looking south to NFL". Thestarphoenix.com. Retrieved August 10, 2010.[permanent dead link]
  8. ^ "Fantuz-tic! Andy back with Riders". Archived from the original on September 5, 2012. Retrieved August 24, 2017.
  9. ^ "Chicago Bears sign receiver Andy Fantuz". ESPN. February 4, 2011. Retrieved November 4, 2012.
  10. ^ "Bears sign Roughriders slotback Andy Fantuz to contract". Tsn.ca. Retrieved November 4, 2012.
  11. ^ David Giles, Global Saskatoon (September 2, 2011). "Chicago Bears waive Andy Fantuz". Globalsaskatoon.com. Retrieved November 4, 2012.
  12. ^ "Fantuz claims Bears didn't give him a fair shot | CFL | Sports | National Post". Sports.nationalpost.com. September 2, 2011. Archived from the original on January 29, 2013. Retrieved November 4, 2012.
  13. ^ "Tiger-Cats sign free agent SB Fantuz to four-year deal". Tsn.ca. Retrieved November 4, 2012.
  14. ^ "Report: Ticats' Gable, Fantuz out 2-3 months". TSN. August 9, 2015. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
  15. ^ "Report: Ticats WR Fantuz has torn ACL". TSN. October 29, 2016. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
  16. ^ "Andy Fantuz announces retirement after 12 seasons - CFL.ca". CFL.ca. July 19, 2018. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
  17. ^ "Fantuz retires after 12-year career - Article - TSN". TSN. July 19, 2018. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
  18. ^ "Fantuz to aid Ticats in development role". cfl.ca. May 18, 2017. Retrieved May 18, 2017.
  19. CanWest. Archived from the original
    on October 6, 2010. Retrieved January 27, 2011.
  20. ^ "Andrew Fantuz #83". CFL. Retrieved November 30, 2007.

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