Eric Starczala (born August 6, 1996) is a Canadian professional football offensive lineman for the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played U Sports football at Guelph. He has also been a member of the Toronto Argonauts of the CFL.
| No. 68 Ottawa Redblacks | |
 Starczala with the Ottawa Redblacks in 2024 | |
| Born: | August 6, 1996 Cambridge, Ontario, Canada |
|---|---|
| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | Offensive lineman |
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) |
| Weight | 315 lb (143 kg) |
| University | Guelph |
| High school | Jacob Hespeler (Cambridge, ON) |
| CFL draft | 2019, round: 7, pick: 62 |
| Drafted by | Toronto Argonauts |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2019 | Toronto Argonauts* |
| 2020–2021 | Toronto Argonauts* |
| 2022–present | Ottawa Redblacks |
| *Offseason and/or practice roster member only | |
| Career stats | |
| |
Biography
editStarczala attended Jacob Hespeler Secondary School in Cambridge, Ontario.[1]
He was first a member of the Guelph Gryphons football team from 2014 to 2018. However, he did not play in 2014.[1]
He was selected by the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL) in the seventh round, with the 62nd overall pick, of the 2019 CFL draft.[2][3] He officially signed with the team on May 16, 2019.[4] Starczala was cut before the start of the 2019 CFL season, and returned to Guelph for his sixth season of U Sports football.[5]
After the 2019 U Sports football season, Starczala signed with the Argonauts again on November 25, 2019.[4] The 2020 CFL season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He was later released by the Argonauts on July 28, 2021 before the start of the 2021 season.[6]
Starczala was signed by the Ottawa Redblacks of the CFL on January 3, 2022.[7] He was moved to the practice roster on June 5, and was released on October 30. He later re-signed with the Redblacks on November 21, 2022.[8]
Starczala was moved between the practice roster and active roster many times during the 2023 season.[9] Overall, he dressed in three games for the Redblacks that year.[10][11]
References
edit- ^ a b "Eric Starczala". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
- ^ Brown, Josh (May 4, 2019). "Toronto Argonauts pick Cambridge offensive lineman Eric Starczala in CFL draft". therecord.com. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
- ^ "Ottawa Redblacks bring back Canadian offensive lineman Eric Starczala". 3downnation.com. July 19, 2023. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
- ^ a b "Toronto Argonauts Transactions". Footballdb.com. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
- ^ Massey, Rob. "ERIC STARCZALA: SIXTH YEAR". gryphonfootball.com. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
- ^ "Toronto Argonauts Transactions". Footballdb.com. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
- ^ "Ottawa RedBlacks Transactions". Footballdb.com. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
- ^ "Ottawa RedBlacks Transactions". Footballdb.com. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
- ^ "Ottawa RedBlacks Transactions". Footballdb.com. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
- ^ "Eric Starczala". Footballdb.com. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
- ^ Brennan, Don (August 13, 2024). "GETTING ZIGGY WITH IT: Six seasons after being drafted, Starczala to make first CFL start". ottawacitizen.com. Retrieved August 18, 2024.