Andre Talbot

Andre Talbot (born May 3, 1978) is a former professional wide receiver and slotback who played gridiron football in the Canadian Football League. Talbot played his first nine seasons in the CFL with the Toronto Argonauts and his tenth season with the Edmonton Eskimos.

Andre Talbot

Talbot in 2023
Born:	(1978-05-03) May 3, 1978 (age 47) Toronto, Ontario
Career information
Status	Retired
CFL status	National
Position(s)	Wide receiver, Slotback
Height	5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight	186 lb (84 kg)
College	Wilfrid Laurier
High school	Monsignor Paul Dwyer
CFL draft	2001, round: 5, pick: 34
Drafted by	Toronto Argonauts
Career history
As player
2001–2009	Toronto Argonauts
2010	Edmonton Eskimos
Career highlights and awards
Grey Cup champion (2004)

Football career

Talbot played high school football at Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School in Oshawa.^[1] He later played university football at Wilfrid Laurier University^[2] where he was a two time All-Canadian and was drafted by the Toronto Argonauts in 2001. On February 10, 2010, Talbot was traded from the Argonauts to the Eskimos along with receiver Brad Smith in exchange for defensive tackle Eric Taylor.

On March 31, 2011, Talbot announced his retirement from the CFL.^[3]

Personal life

Talbot was born in Toronto, Ontario. When he was five years old, his family moved to Woodstock, Ontario. Seven years later, Talbot's family moved to Oshawa, Ontario.^[4] Talbot also performed as lead singer for a rock band called "The Street Fever".^[5]

After his retirement from football, Talbot became a yoga instructor and is currently a co-owner of a yoga studio in Toronto called "Spirit Loft".^[6]