Dontae Bull (born May 15, 1999) is a Canadian professional football offensive lineman for the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was the first overall pick in the 2023 CFL Draft.

Dontae Bull
No. 50     Ottawa Redblacks
Bull with the Redblacks in 2023
Born: (1999-05-15) May 15, 1999 (age 25)
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Career information
StatusActive
CFL statusNational
Position(s)Offensive lineman
Height6 ft 7 in (201 cm)
Weight326 lb (148 kg)
CollegeFresno State
High schoolBelmont Secondary
(Langford, BC)
CFL draft2023, round: 1, pick: 1
Drafted byOttawa Redblacks
Career history
As player
2023–presentOttawa Redblacks
Career stats

College career

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After using a redshirt year in 2017, Bull played college football for the Fresno State Bulldogs from 2018 to 2022.[1] He played in 37 games for the Bulldogs, starting in 33, over the course of his tenure with the team.[2]

Professional career

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Bull was ranked as the seventh best player in the Canadian Football League's Amateur Scouting Bureau final rankings for players eligible in the 2023 CFL Draft.[3] He was then drafted with the first overall pick by the Ottawa Redblacks.[2] After beginning the 2023 season on the injured list, he made his professional debut on August 13, 2023, against the Toronto Argonauts.[4] He earned his first career start one week later for the August 19 game against the Montreal Alouettes.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Dontae Bull". Fresno State Bulldogs. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
  2. ^ a b Ralph, Dan (May 2, 2023). "Redblacks select offensive lineman Dontae Bull 1st overall in 2023 CFL draft". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
  3. ^ "Matthew Bergeron takes Top Spot in Spring Scouting Bureau Rankings". Canadian Football League. April 21, 2023.
  4. ^ "Redblacks look to topple division-leading Argos on Sunday". Ottawa Redblacks. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
  5. ^ "Depth Chart" (PDF). Ottawa Redblacks. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
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