Joshua Archibald (Canadian football)
No. 94 BC Lions | |
Defensive lineman | |
Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
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Weight | 258 lb (117 kg) |
University | McGill |
CFL draft | 2022, Round: 3, Pick: 23 |
Drafted by | BC Lions |
Career history | |
As player | |
2022–present | BC Lions |
Career stats | |
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Joshua Archibald (born December 4, 1997) is a professional
defensive lineman for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League
(CFL).
University career
Archibald played
Professional career
Archibald was drafted in the third round, 23rd overall, by the
2022 CFL Draft and signed with the team on May 11, 2022.[5] Following training camp, he was placed on the team's practice roster, but was promoted to the active roster soon after and made his professional debut on July 21, 2022, against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.[6] Archibald played in 10 regular season games where he recorded one special teams tackle.[2] He also played in his first post-season game on November 6, 2022, against the Calgary Stampeders.[6]
In 2023, Archibald made the team's opening day roster as a backup defensive lineman.[7]
References
- ^ McGill Redbirds. Retrieved June 10, 2023.
- ^ a b "Joshua Archibald". BC Lions. Retrieved June 10, 2023.
- ^ "Lions Address Line Of Scrimmage And More In CFL Draft". BC Lions. May 3, 2022.
- ^ "2021 CFL Draft to feature some significant changes". Canadian Football League. November 5, 2020.
- ^ "Lions Sign Seven Members Of 2022 CFL Draft Class". BC Lions. May 11, 2022.
- ^ a b "Game Notes" (PDF). Canadian Football League. Retrieved June 10, 2023.
- ^ "BC Lions @ Calgary Stampeders" (PDF). Canadian Football League. Retrieved June 10, 2023.