Nathan Cherry
| BC Lions | |
Defensive lineman | |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 245 lb (111 kg) |
| University | Saskatchewan Huskies |
| CFL draft | 2022, Round: 1, Pick: 3 |
| Drafted by | BC Lions |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2022–present | BC Lions |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Honours | First Team All-Canadian (2021) |
| Career stats | |
| |
Nathan Cherry (born August 19, 1998) is a professional
defensive lineman for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League
(CFL).
University career
Cherry played
Professional career
Cherry was drafted in the first round, third overall, by the
2022 CFL Draft and signed with the team on May 11, 2022.[6] He made the team's active roster following training camp and made his professional debut on June 11, 2022, against the Edmonton Elks.[7] He made his first start on September 9, 2022, against the Montreal Alouettes.[7] Cherry played in 17 regular season games in 2022, starting in seven, where he recorded seven defensive tackles, one sack, and one forced fumble.[2] He also played in his first post-season game on November 6, 2022, against the Calgary Stampeders.[7]
In 2023, Cherry made the team's opening day roster as a backup defensive lineman.[8]
References
- ^ a b "Nathan Cherry". Saskatchewan Huskies. Retrieved June 10, 2023.
- ^ a b "Nathan Cherry". BC Lions. Retrieved June 10, 2023.
- ^ Baker, Matt (May 3, 2022). "Lions Address Line Of Scrimmage And More In CFL Draft". BC Lions.
- ^ "Machart among five Huskies honoured with All-Canadian status". Saskatchewan Huskies. December 2, 2021.
- ^ "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 c "Game Notes" (PDF). Canadian Football League. Retrieved June 10, 2023.
- ^ "BC Lions @ Calgary Stampeders" (PDF). Canadian Football League. Retrieved June 10, 2023.