Junior Luke
Luke before a Lions game in 2019.
Born: (1991-11-01) November 1, 1991
Montreal, Quebec
Career information
StatusActive
CFL statusNational
Position(s)Defensive lineman
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight291 lb (132 kg)
UniversityMontreal
CFL Draft2017 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7
Drafted byBC Lions
Career history
As player
2017–2019BC Lions
2020–2021Montreal Alouettes*
*Offseason and/or practice roster member only
Career highlights and awards
Career stats

Junior Luke (born November 1, 1991) is a professional Canadian football defensive lineman who is currently a free agent. He was most recently a member for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

University career

Luke played U Sports football with the Montreal Carabins where he was a member of the 50th Vanier Cup championship team.

Professional career

BC Lions

Luke was ranked as the 11th best player in the Canadian Football League’s Amateur Scouting Bureau final rankings for players eligible in the 2017 CFL Draft.[1] He was selected in the first round and seventh overall by the BC Lions in the 2017 CFL Draft and signed with the team on May 24, 2017.[2] He played for the Lions for three years in 53 games where he had 25 defensive tackles, four sacks, and one interception.

Montreal Alouettes

Luke joined the Montreal Alouettes as a free agent on February 12, 2020.[3] However, the 2020 CFL season was cancelled and he re-signed with the Alouettes on December 17, 2020.[4] He spent the entire 2021 season on the practice roster and was released on November 29, 2021.[5]

References

  1. ↑ Senior tops final CFL Scouting Bureau Ranking, Canadian Football League, April 13, 2017, retrieved July 1, 2018
  2. ↑ "Lions sign first-rounders Vandervoort, Luke". TSN. May 24, 2017.
  3. ↑ "Alouettes add four Quebecers to the roster". Montreal Alouettes. February 12, 2020. Retrieved February 12, 2020.
  4. ↑ "Alouettes load up on local talent today!". Montreal Alouettes. December 17, 2020. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
  5. ↑ "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
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