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Chris Schleuger
No. 57     BC Lions
Offensive lineman
Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight305 lb (138 kg)
CollegeAlabama-Birmingham
Northern Iowa
Iowa Western CC
High schoolWest Hancock High
Career history
As player
2018Pittsburgh Steelers*
2018Saskatchewan Roughriders*
2019Birmingham Iron
2019–2022Montreal Alouettes
2023–presentBC Lions
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career stats

Chris Schleuger (born May 12, 1995) is an American professional

offensive lineman for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League
(CFL).

College career

Schleuger first played

left guard.[1][2]

Professional career

Pittsburgh Steelers

After going undrafted in the

2018 NFL Draft, Schleuger signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers as a free agent.[2] He attended training camp with the team, but was part of the final cuts on September 1, 2018.[3]

Saskatchewan Roughriders

On September 26, 2018, Schleuger signed a practice roster agreement with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.[4] However, he did not dress in a game and became a free agent at the end of the season.[2] [5]

Birmingham Iron

In November 2018, Schleuger signed with the Birmingham Iron.[6] He was eventually released by the team before the league folded.[7]

Montreal Alouettes

Schleuger signed with the

Edmonton Eskimos that year.[2][8] He did not play in 2020 due to the cancellation of the 2020 CFL season
.

In 2021, Schleuger played in three games, starting in two.[8] He signed a contract extension with the Alouettes on February 7, 2022, and played in six games in 2022, starting in three.[8][9] He became a free agent upon the expiry of his contract on February 14, 2023.[10]

BC Lions

On the first day of free agency, on February 14, 2023, Schleuger signed with the BC Lions, to a two-year contract.[11][12] He spent most of the 2023 season as a healthy scratch, but started in one game at left tackle in August.[2][13]

Personal life

Schleuger was born to parents Matt and Kathy Schleuger and has one brother.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Chris Schleuger". UAB Blazers. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Chris Schleuger". BC Lions. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
  3. ^ "Steelers reduce roster to 53". Pittsburgh Steelers. September 1, 2018.
  4. ^ "Notebook: Naaman Roosevelt will miss Sunday's game". Saskatchewan Roughriders. September 26, 2018.
  5. ^ "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved October 2, 2022.
  6. ^ "Birmingham Iron adds players from Alabama, UAB, South Alabama". al.com. November 9, 2018.
  7. Montreal Gazette
    . October 11, 2019.
  8. ^ a b c d "2023 CFL Guide" (PDF). Canadian Football League. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
  9. ^ "They extend their stays in Montreal". Montreal Alouettes. February 7, 2022.
  10. ^ "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
  11. ^ "Lions Sign American OL Chris Schleuger". BC Lions. February 14, 2023.
  12. ^ "B.C. Lions sign offensive tackle Chris Schleuger". 3DownNation. February 14, 2023.
  13. ^ "Game Notes" (PDF). Canadian Football League. Retrieved February 2, 2024.

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