Stampeders sign first draft pick Labrosse after his NFL camp
By The Canadian Press on May 13, 2024.
CALGARY – The Calgary Stampeders have signed the team’s first overall pick in this year’s CFL draft. The Stampeders chose defensive back Ben Labrosse of Greenfield Park, Que., fourth overall. The six-foot, 189-pound product of McGill attended the New York Giants mini rookie camp that concluded Sunday. Labrosse, 24, was a U Sports and RSEQ conference all-star in 2022 when he had 35 tackles, three interceptions and a pass breakup in eight games for the Redbirds. He also played 10 games over two years for Syracuse before enrolling at McGill. Labrosse recorded 14 tackles, including one for a loss. The Stampeders also announced Monday the team had released American linebacker Tre Walker. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 13, 2024. 8-7
