Alex Charette
Alex Charette (born January 9, 1992) is a professional Canadian football wide receiver who is currently a member of the Edmonton Eskimos. He most recently played for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
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![]() Charette before a Toronto Argonauts game in 2018. | |
Born: | St. Catharines, Ontario | January 9, 1992
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Career information | |
Status | Active |
CFL status | National |
Position(s) | WR |
Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
Weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
University | Guelph |
CFL draft | 2015 / Round: 4 / Pick: 36 |
Drafted by | Montreal Alouettes |
Career history | |
As player | |
2015–2017 | Montreal Alouettes |
2017–2019 | Toronto Argonauts |
2020 - Present | Edmonton Eskimos |
Career highlights and awards | |
Career stats | |
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Early career
Alex started his football career at Saint Francis Catholic Secondary School in St. Catharines, ON and went on to become the first Phoenix graduate to be drafted to a professional sports team.[1] In addition to playing for his high school he played in the Ontario Varsity Football League (OVFL) for the Niagara Spears from 2005 to 2009.[2] In university he played Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) football with the Guelph Gryphons.
Professional career
He was drafted in the fourth round, 36th overall by the Montreal Alouettes and played for two full seasons with the team before being released shortly into his third season on June 26, 2017.[3] He signed with the Argonauts on August 7, 2017 and played in five games with the team while being on the injured list during their 105th Grey Cup victory.[4] He played in 37 games over three seasons with the Argonauts and was released on February 5, 2020.[5]
References
- Gryphon, Peter (2015-05-16). "Great article on Alex Charette". Gryphons Football Blog. Retrieved 2018-12-10.
- "In The CFL". www.niagaraspears.com. Retrieved 2018-12-10.
- "Alouettes sign well-travelled QB Drew Willy - CBC Sports".
- "Argos re-sign Matt Black, add two Canadians to practice roster - Toronto Argonauts". 7 August 2017.
- "Eskimos release Natey Adjei". Canadian Football League. February 5, 2020. Retrieved February 5, 2020.