Connor Adam McGough (born August 14, 1995) is a former professional Canadian football defensive lineman who played for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Calgary Stampeders in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played U Sports football at the University of Calgary. McGough was selected fourth overall in the 2017 CFL Draft.
 McGough before a Tiger-Cats game in 2019. | |
| Born: | August 14, 1995 Medicine Hat, Alberta |
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| Career information | |
| Status | Retired |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | Defensive lineman |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Weight | 249 lb (113 kg) |
| University | Calgary |
| High school | Crescent Heights |
| CFL draft | 2017, round: 1, pick: 4 |
| Drafted by | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2017–2019 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| 2020–2022 | Calgary Stampeders* |
| *Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Honours | Second Team All-Canadian (2014) |
| Career stats | |
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University career
editMcGough played U Sports football for the Calgary Dinos from 2013 to 2016.[1] He was named a CIS Second Team All-Canadian in 2014 and was a member of Hardy Cup championship teams in 2013 and 2016.[2]
Professional career
editHamilton Tiger-Cats
editMcGough was drafted by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the first round, fourth overall, in the 2017 CFL Draft and signed with the team on May 24, 2017.[3] He played in 51 games over three years with the Tiger-Cats where he recorded 14 defensive tackles, 33 special teams tackles, one sack, and two forced fumbles. He became a free agent upon the expiry of his contract on February 11, 2020.[4]
Calgary Stampeders
editOn the first day of free agency, on February 11, 2020, McGough signed with the Calgary Stampeders.[5] However, the 2020 CFL season was cancelled and he did not play in 2020. He then retired just prior to the 2021 season for health reasons and did not play in 2021.[5] He re-signed with the Stampeders on February 24, 2022.[5] However, he was once again decided to retire in May 2022 due to myocarditis which had caused him to miss the 2021 season.[6]
References
edit- ^ "Connor McGough". Calgary Dinos. Retrieved February 25, 2022.
- ^ "2014 CIS Football Awards and All-Canadians". U Sports. Retrieved February 25, 2022.
- ^ "Tiger-Cats sign entire 2017 draft class". Canadian Football League. May 24, 2017.
- ^ "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved March 1, 2022.
- ^ a b c "McGough rejoins Stampeders". Canadian Football League. May 24, 2017.
- ^ TSN ca Staff (2022-05-30). "Stamps' McGough added to retired list after recovering from myocarditis - TSN.ca". TSN. Retrieved 2022-05-31.