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Adam Konar

Adam Konar (born October 10, 1993) is a Canadian professional football linebacker for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was originally drafted 25th overall in the 2015 CFL Draft by the Edmonton Eskimos and played for six non-consecutive seasons with the team. He played CIS football for the Calgary Dinos.

Adam Konar
No. 38     Calgary Stampeders
Konar with the Calgary Stampeders in 2024
Born: (1993-10-10) October 10, 1993 (age 31)
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Career information
StatusActive
CFL statusNational
Position(s)Linebacker
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight225 lb (102 kg)
UniversityBritish Columbia
Calgary
CJFLLangley Rams
High schoolVancouver College
CFL draft2015, round: 3, pick: 25
Drafted byEdmonton Eskimos
Career history
As player
2015–2018Edmonton Eskimos
2019–2021BC Lions
2022–2023Edmonton Elks
2024–presentCalgary Stampeders
Career highlights and awards
Career stats

Early life

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Konar played high school football for the Fighting Irish of Vancouver College as a running back and linebacker.[1] In 2009, Konar suffered a broken fibula and missed post-season games.[2] He was named MVP of the 2010 Subway Bowl with three touchdowns on offence and two interceptions on defence.[2][3]

University career

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In 2011, Konar played college football as a linebacker for the University of British Columbia (UBC) Thunderbirds. He earned the program's rookie of the year award. Due to poor grades, Konar was forced to leave UBC before the 2012 season and take classes at Capilano University. Instead of playing college football in 2012, he joined the Langley Rams of the Canadian Junior Football League.[3] Konar recorded 16 solo tackles, five sacks, three interceptions, and four fumble recoveries in his one season with the Rams,[3] earning himself the B.C. Football Conference's Outstanding Defensive Player award.[4]

While Konar originally intended to return to UBC after a year with the Rams,[3] he instead decided to transfer to the University of Calgary and play for the Calgary Dinos. Konar cited strong academic support as one reason he transferred to Calgary.[5] He missed the entire 2013 season due to a torn ACL injury suffered on the first day of training camp.[5] In 2014, Konar was named a first team All-Canadian after achieving 34 solo tackles, an interception, and a forced fumble.[6][7] He recorded a team-high eight tackles in the Dinos' playoff loss against the Manitoba Bisons.[8]

Professional career

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Konar with the Edmonton Elks in 2023.

Edmonton Eskimos

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Konar was listed by the CFL Scouting Bureau as the 16th ranked draft prospect in December 2014, but did not appear on the final rankings.[9][10] He was invited to the national CFL Combine in early 2015.[11] Konar was selected in the third round of the 2015 CFL Draft by the Edmonton Eskimos with the 25th overall pick.[12] After making the active roster out of training camp, Konar debuted in the season opener against the Toronto Argonauts on June 27, 2015.[7] He would go on to win the Grey Cup with the Eskimos in his rookie season. He played in 34 games with the Eskimos over four years and was released on the eve of 2019 training camp on May 18, 2019.

BC Lions

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Shortly after his release from the Eskimos, Konar signed with his hometown BC Lions on May 20, 2019.[13] He played in 17 regular season games where he had six defensive tackles and eight special teams tackles.[14] He did not play in 2020 due to the cancellation of the 2020 CFL season. In 2021, Konar played in all 14 games of a truncated season where he had six defensive tackles, 13 special teams tackles, and one sack.[14] He signed a contract extension with the Lions on February 3, 2021.[15]

Edmonton Elks

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Konar returned to the Edmonton Elks in free agency on February 8, 2022.[16] He played in all 18 games in 2022 where he had 52 defensive tackles, five special teams tackles, two sacks, one interception, and two forced fumbles.[14] In 2023, he again played in 18 regular season games and recorded a career-high 73 defensive tackles and one special teams tackle.[14] On January 9, 2024, Konar was released by the Elks.[17]

Calgary Stampeders

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On January 22, 2024, it was announced that Konar had signed with the Calgary Stampeders.[18]

Personal life

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Adam Konar is the son of Kevin Konar, former linebacker and Grey Cup champion for the BC Lions.[19] Konar is also the cousin of Jamie Boreham, a retired CFL kicker.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Arden, Zwelling (June 30, 2011). "Zwelling: Inside Vancouver's football factory". CFL.ca. Archived from the original on July 11, 2015. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
  2. ^ a b Tsumara, Howard (December 5, 2010). "MVP Konar helps lift Irish to first Subway Bowl Triple A title since 1994". The Province. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
  3. ^ a b c d e Kingston, Gary (November 7, 2012). "Langley Rams' Adam Konar back in the running". The Vancouver Sun. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
  4. ^ Landreville, Troy (October 29, 2012). "Rams down Raiders to win B.C. championship". Langley Advance. Archived from the original on July 11, 2015. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
  5. ^ a b Mingo, Rita (September 3, 2014). "Son of B.C. Lions legend ready to make a name for himself on the U of C Dinos". Calgary Herald. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
  6. ^ D'Archi, Tony (March 18, 2015). "TSN.ca CFL Draft Profile: Adam Konar". TSN. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
  7. ^ a b "Adam Konar". Edmonton Eskimos. Archived from the original on July 11, 2015. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
  8. ^ Austin, Daniel (November 15, 2014). "Calgary Dinos drop the ball against Manitoba Bisons". Calgary Sun. Archived from the original on July 11, 2015. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
  9. ^ "Full Rankings: McEwen rises into the top-10". CFL.ca. December 9, 2014. Archived from the original on December 13, 2014. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
  10. ^ "Draft 15: Final Scouting Bureau rankings". CFL.ca. April 24, 2015. Archived from the original on October 5, 2015. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
  11. ^ Mitchell, Scott (February 25, 2015). "Retired Stamps' Dimitri Tsoumpas to coach Calgary Dinos offensive line". Calgary Sun. Archived from the original on July 11, 2015. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
  12. ^ Scott, Morley (May 28, 2015). "Eskimos welcome five from 2015 draft". 630 CHED. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
  13. ^ "Lions land hometown linebacker Adam Konar". May 20, 2019.
  14. ^ a b c d "Adam Konar". Canadian Football League. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  15. ^ Baker, Matt (February 3, 2021). "Lions ink National LB Adam Konar to extension". BCLions.com. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
  16. ^ "Adam Konar returns to the Green and Gold". Edmonton Elks. February 8, 2022. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
  17. ^ "TRANSACTIONS | Elks release Taylor Cornelius (QB) and Adam Konar (LB)". Edmonton Elks. January 9, 2024. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  18. ^ "Stamps add Konar, re-sign Graham". Calgary Stampeders. January 22, 2024.
  19. ^ Moddejonge, Gerry (June 19, 2015). "Edmonton Eskimos rookie Adam Konar plays 1st game in hometown of Vancouver". Calgary Sun. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
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