Llevi Noel
Windsor AKO Fratmen | |
High school | Western Tech |
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CFL draft | 2016, Round: 4, Pick: 31 |
Drafted by | Toronto Argonauts |
Career history | |
As player | |
2016โ2021 | Toronto Argonauts |
2022 | Ottawa Redblacks |
2022 | Edmonton Elks |
2023 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats* |
Career highlights and awards | |
Career stats | |
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Llevi Noel (born July 15, 1991) is a former professional Canadian football wide receiver. He is a Grey Cup champion after winning the 105th Grey Cup with the Toronto Argonauts in 2017. Noel was a member of four different teams in the Canadian Football League (CFL), the Toronto Argonauts, Ottawa Redblacks, Edmonton Elks and Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
Early career
Toronto Varsity Blues
Noel played
Windsor AKO Fratmen
After losing interest with academics in the CIS, Noel played for the
Professional career
Toronto Argonauts
In the final CFL Scouting Bureau Rankings, Noel was named the 19th best available player in the
In his sophomore season, Noel primarily saw playing time on special teams as he led the team with 27 special teams tackles and finished second in the league overall.[10] He played in all 18 regular season games again and otherwise had just one reception that was a seven-yard touchdown catch.[7] The Argonauts qualified for the playoffs this year and Noel played in both games, including his first appearance in a Grey Cup. In the 105th Grey Cup game, he set an Argonaut team record with five special teams tackles in a Grey Cup game as Noel won his first championship in an Argonaut victory over the Calgary Stampeders.[7][11]
On January 10, 2018, it was announced that Noel had signed an extension through to the 2019 season.
In
On February 10, 2020, Noel signed a one-year contract extension with the Argonauts.[15] However, the 2020 CFL season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada, so he re-signed with the team on December 11, 2020 to stay with the Argonauts for the 2021 season.[16] However, he sat out the entire year due to injury and became a free agent upon the expiry of his contract on February 8, 2022.[17]
Ottawa Redblacks
On February 8, 2022, it was announced that Noel had signed with the Ottawa Redblacks.[18] He dressed in six games for the Redblacks, but did not record any statistics.
Edmonton Elks
On July 25, 2022, it was announced that Noel had been traded to the Edmonton Elks.[19] He became a free agent upon the expiry of his contract on February 14, 2023.[20]
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
On February 15, 2023, it was announced that Noel had signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.[21] On May 14, 2023 the Ti-Cats placed Noel on the retired list.[22]
References
- ^ a b "Llevi Noel". Toronto Varsity Blues. Retrieved December 12, 2020.
- ^ "Nassar sets CIS and U of T records in loss to Ravens". Toronto Varsity Blues. October 4, 2014.
- ^ a b c "Argos draft Llevi Noel 31st overall". Toronto Argonauts. May 10, 2016.
- ^ "Prospect Profile: Llevi Noel ready to be a professional". Toronto Argonauts. May 1, 2016.
- ^ "Onyemata takes top spot in the CFL Scouting Bureau Final rankings". Canadian Football League. April 26, 2016..
- ^ "Four more from CFL Draft join Argos roster". Toronto Argonauts. May 24, 2016.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Llevi Noel". Toronto Argonauts. Retrieved December 12, 2020.
- ^ "Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs Toronto Argonauts play-by-play". Canadian Football League. August 12, 2016.
- ^ "Argos receivers Jones, Noel prepare for CFL baptism". Toronto Star. October 5, 2016.
- ^ a b c "Defensive statistics". Canadian Football League. Retrieved December 12, 2020.
- ^ "105th Grey Cup boxscore". Canadian Football League. November 26, 2017.
- ^ "Argos extend Canadians Llevi Noel and D.J. Sackey". Sportsnet. January 10, 2018.
- ^ "Argos' slump continues with 38-20 loss to Blue Bombers". CTV News. July 21, 2018.
- ^ "Argonauts' Wild makes quick recovery from knee injury as he tackles former team". Toronto Sun. July 31, 2019.
- ^ "Argos add former Rider Thigpen; ink Noel to extension". Canadian Football League. February 10, 2020.
- ^ "Argos re-sign Llevi Noel & Isiah Cage". Toronto Argonauts. December 11, 2020.
- ^ "Transactions โ Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
- ^ "Redblacks add free agents Jackson Bennett and Llevi Noel". Ottawa Redblacks. February 8, 2022.
- ^ "Elks acquire WR Llevi Noel in trade with Redblacks". Canadian Football League. July 25, 2022.
- ^ "Transactions โ Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
- ^ "Tiger-Cats add veteran receiver Noel". Hamilton Tiger-Cats. February 15, 2023.
- ^ 3Down Staff (2023-05-14). "Hamilton Tiger-Cats place all-star DL Ja'Gared Davis on suspended list". 3DownNation. Retrieved 2023-05-16.
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