Brian Harelimana
| No. 26 Toronto Argonauts | |
 Harelimana with the Argonauts in 2023 | |
| Born: | December 16, 1995 Rwanda |
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| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | Linebacker |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| University | Montreal |
| High school | Vanier High School |
| CFL draft | 2020, Round: 4, Pick: 33 |
| Drafted by | Montreal Alouettes |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2020–2023 | Montreal Alouettes |
| 2023 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| 2023–present | Toronto Argonauts |
| Career stats | |
| Games played | 39 |
| Def Tackles | 18 |
| ST Tackles | 13 |
| Sacks | 3 |
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Brian Harelimana (born December 16, 1995) is a
Early life and education
Harelimana was born on December 16, 1995, in Rwanda.[1] His family moved to Canada when he was young, and Harelimana attended Vanier High School. He played U Sports football for Montreal, ranking second on the team with 37 tackles in 2019.[1]
Professional career
Montreal Alouettes
Harelimana was selected in the fourth round (33rd overall) of the
Saskatchewan Roughriders
On June 21, 2023, it was announced that Harelimana had signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.[7] He played in 12 regular season games where he had four defensive tackles and four special teams tackles.[6] At the conclusion of the Roughriders' season, Harelimana was released on October 29, 2023.[8]
Toronto Argonauts
On October 31, 2023, Harelimana signed with the Toronto Argonauts.[6] With the regular season over, he played in he team's East Final loss to the Montreal Alouettes. On February 1, 2024, it was announced that Harelimana had signed a contract extension with the Argonauts.[9]
Personal life
His brother, Kean Harelimana, had a brief stint in the CFL with the Ottawa Redblacks.[1]
References
- ^ a b c Barry, Martin C. (August 11, 2021). "Alouettes linebacker Brian Harelimana learned to love football in Laval". Laval News.
- ^ Pereira, Nicholas (March 18, 2021). "Opportunité montréalaise pour Brian Harelimana". Courrier Laval (in French).
- ^ "Harelimana is gaining momentum". Montreal Alouettes. November 18, 2021.
- ^ "Brian Harelimana Stats". Pro Football Archives.
- ^ "Alouettes release Canadian linebacker Brian Harelimana". 3DownNation. June 17, 2023.
- ^ a b c "Argos sign National linebacker Brian Harelimana". Canadian Football League. October 31, 2023.
- ^ "Riders bring back DB Kosi Onyeka, sign LB Brian Roughriders". Canadian Football League. June 21, 2023.
- ^ "Riders release Canadian LB Brian Harelimana". 3DownNation. October 29, 2023.
- ^ "Argos extend Canadian LB Brian Harelimana". Toronto Argonauts. February 1, 2024.