Calgary Stampeders select McGill University DB Ben Labrosse fourth overall in 2024 CFL Draft

The Calgary Stampeders selected McGill University defensive back Ben Labrosse fourth overall in the 2024 CFL Draft.

The Greenfield Park, Que. native has a shot to vie for a spot in the NFL after accepting an invite to New York Giants rookie mini-camp.

The six-foot, 190-pound cover man did not play in 2023 due to academic issues but earned first-team All-Canadian honours at cornerback with McGill in 2022. In eight games for the Redbirds, he made 35 total tackles and three interceptions while adding 214 all-purpose yards.

Prior to his time in U Sports, Labrosse committed to Syracuse University in 2020 and appeared in nine games as a true freshman, recording 11 total tackles and one for loss. He left the team due to a playtime dispute after one game in 2021, recording three tackles versus Ohio University.

Labrosse posted impressive numbers at the 2024 CFL Combine, winning the broad jump with a leap of 11 feet, two inches. He tied for first with a 4.51-second 40-yard dash and finished second in the vertical jump with a leap of 38.5 inches while recording a 6.76-second three-cone, 4.31-second short shuttle, and 12 reps on the bench press.

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