Shaquille Murray-Lawrence
No. 22 Free agent | |
Born: | Scarborough, Ontario | October 30, 1993
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Career information | |
CFL status | National |
Position(s) | RB |
Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
Weight | 202 lb (92 kg) |
College | UNLV |
High school | Sir Wilfrid Laurier |
CFL draft | 2015, Round: 3, Pick: 23 |
Drafted by | BC Lions |
Career history | |
As player | |
2015–2017 | BC Lions |
2018* | Montreal Alouettes |
2018 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
2019–2020 | Montreal Alouettes |
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Career stats | |
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Shaquille "Shaq" Murray-Lawrence (born October 30, 1993) is a professional
Early career
Murray-Lawrence played high school football for the Sir Wilfrid Laurier Blue Devils, where he earned team MVP from 2008–2010.[1] He played at Lon Morris College in 2011 before the school closed due to financial difficulties in 2012. He played college football for the Tyler Apaches in 2012, recording 211 yards and three touchdowns on 21 carries.[2]
Prior to the 2013 season, Murray-Lawrence transferred to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas to play for the
Professional career
BC Lions
Murray-Lawrence impressed scouts at the 2015
Montreal Alouettes
Murray-Lawrence became a free agent on February 13, 2018 and signed with the Montreal Alouettes on February 19, 2018.[8] He was released on May 20, 2018.[9]
Saskatchewan Roughriders
On October 4, 2018, Murray-Lawrence signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He did not make an appearance for the club and became a free agent in February 2019.
Montreal Alouettes (II)
On August 22, 2019 Murray-Lawrence re-signed with the Montreal Alouettes as a member of their practice roster.[10] He was released on January 20, 2021.[11]
Other sports
Murray-Lawrence was recruited by Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton to compete on Canada's Olympic bobsled team in 2017 but his injuries, which sidelined him from play in the CFL in 2017 and 2018, also prevented him from attending his first training camp until 2019; as of 2020, Murray-Lawrence was training alongside fellow CFL players Jacob Dearborn and Kayden Johnson.[12] Murray-Lawrence attended the 2022 Winter Olympics as an alternate in four-man.
References
- ^ "30+ Canadians in 17 NCAA Bowl Games". Canadian Football Chat. December 21, 2013. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
- ^ a b "Shaquille Murray-Lawrence". UNLV Rebels. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
- ^ a b Brewer, Ray (March 30, 2015). "UNLV football product breaks CFL Combine record in 40-yard dash". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
- ^ a b Bern, Taylor (May 12, 2015). "Pair of former Rebels drafted by Canadian Football League". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
- ^ "Boyko, Davis Among UNLV Pro Day Attendees". UNLV Rebels. March 12, 2015. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
- ^ "BC Lions vs Ottawa Redblacks (July 4, 2015)". CFL.ca. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
- ^ Beamish, Mike (July 5, 2015). "Rookie returner's burst a beacon for Lions in loss to RedBlacks". The Vancouver Sun. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
- ^ Alouettes lock up trio of free agents
- ^ CFL Transactions
- ^ "Alouettes sign Murray-Lawrence to practice roster". CFL.ca. August 21, 2019. Retrieved August 23, 2019.
- ^ "Alouettes sign Quebecers Jean-Samuel Blanc and Félix Faubert-Lussier". MontrealAlouettes.com. January 20, 2021. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
- ^ Barnes, Dan (November 9, 2020). "Trio of Canadian Football League players taking a run at bobsled". Toronto Sun.