Ted Laurent

Farell Ted Laurent (born January 1, 1988) is a Canadian former professional football defensive lineman who played in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the Edmonton Eskimos and Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

Ted Laurent

No. 97
Laurent with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2022
Born:	(1988-01-01) January 1, 1988 (age 37) Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Career information
CFL status	National
Position(s)	Defensive tackle
Height	6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight	305 lb (138 kg)
College	Mississippi
High school	McEachern (Powder Springs, Georgia)
CFL draft	2011, round: Supplemental 2
Drafted by	Edmonton Eskimos
Career history
As player
2011–2013	Edmonton Eskimos
2014–2023	Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Career highlights and awards
CFL All-Star	2014, 2015
CFL East All-Star	2014, 2015, 2016, 2018
CFL West All-Star	2012
Awards	Lew Hayman Trophy (2014)
Career stats
Playing stats at CFL.ca

College career

Laurent played college football for the Ole Miss Rebels.^[1]

Professional career

Edmonton Eskimos

Laurent was drafted in the second round in the 2011 CFL supplemental draft, costing the Edmonton Eskimos a second round draft choice in the 2012 CFL Draft.^[1] He signed with the team on June 2, 2011.^[2] In three seasons with the Eskimos, he played in 48 games where he recorded 65 defensive tackles, 11 sacks, and one force fumble. He became a free agent upon the expiry of his contract on February 11, 2014.^[3]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

On June 1, 2014, Laurent signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.^[3] In his first season with his new team, he had 22 defensive tackles, nine sacks, and one forced fumble. He was awarded the Lew Hayman Trophy in 2014 for being the most outstanding Canadian player in the East Division.^[4] He announced his retirement on May 12, 2024.^[5]

Personal life

Laurent was born to parents Farell and Yvette Laurent.^[6]