Medhi Abdesmad is one step closer to realizing his professional gridiron dreams.
This afternoon, the 6’7, 297 defensive lineman from Montreal, Quebec announced on twitter that he will be descending on Indianapolis to take part in the NFL Scouting Combine later this month:
Im happy to announce that I will be participating in the 2016 NFL Combine. God is great! I will make my team,friends & family proud #45
— Mehdi Abdesmad (@Sultan45BC) February 11, 2016
The Combine will take place at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana from February 23rd-29th where all 32 NFL teams will be evaulating, interviewing and observing prospects.
In December, Abdesmad was ranked fourth in the CFL Winter Scouting Bureau’s rankings.
This past season, he capped off his career with NCAA Division 1 Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) team, Boston College Eagles. He helped the Eagles defence to league the FBS in yards allowed (3,053) . Moreover, Abdesmad registered 49 total tackles including 35 solo, 15 tackles for a loss and recorded 5.5 sacks in 12 games during the 2015 season.
Abdesmad appeared in 39 games during his time at Boston College finishing with 98 total tackles (58 solo), 21.5 tackles for a loss and 7.5 sacks.
For his part, the 2015 season was a silver lining after a couple of seasons of disappointment. Abdesmad’s season ended prematurely in 2014 as he tore his left patellar tendon in the team’s loss to Florida State earlier in the season. In four games that season with the Eagles, Abdesmad ranked third on the team for sacks (2.0). Up until his injury, he registered 17 tackles, including 3.5 for a loss.
He also missed the bulk of the 2013 season with a knee injury.
Previous to the Eagles, Abdesmad played with CEGEP Division 1 team, Vieux-Montreal Spartiates. During his time with the Spartiates, Abdesmad was honoured with Division 1 Defensive MVP Award in 2010 as well as an All-Star selection. He led the Spartiates to a 2009 Bol D’Or championship and got the team to the finals in 2010.
Abdesmad also represented Canada on international fronts. The Quebec defensive tackle participated in the Team World versus Team USA 2010 game that was held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Moreover, Abdesmad led Team Canada to a silver-medal finish at the 2009 International Federation of American Football (IFAF) Junior World Championships in Canton, Ohio.
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