With the 2020 recruiting period well underway, here is your weekly wrap-up of the top CFC commits that have chosen their teams for the upcoming season.
Manitoba
CFC100 Kaiden Bannon
Kaiden Bannon is staying in his hometown of Winnipeg, Manitoba. The 6’2, 190lbs wide receiver played for the Vincent Massey Trojans (WHSFA). He also participated in the CFC Prospect Game.
? SIGNING ALERT ?
Bison fans we’ve received the commitment of @kaidenbannon from the @VMCTrojansFball.
Kaiden was an integral part of Team Manitoba’s U18 program the last two years.
Welcome to the Herd Kaiden!#2020Bison #weareallbisons #gobisons #runwithus #whosnext pic.twitter.com/Gu0pG0yg78
— U of Manitoba Bison Football (@MBBisons) December 22, 2019
McGill
CFC60 Chaz Kidder-Alexander
Chaz Kidder-Alexander is a resident of Montréal, Québec where he played with the Vanier College Cheetahs (RSEQ Division 1). Standing at 6’1, 190lbs, he has played as a defensive back, linebacker, free safety and cornerback.
“I chose to go to Mcgill because it is one of, if not the best, education you can get in Canada,” Kidder-Alexander said, who is interested in finance. “It’s also a program on the rise, and it’s doing a lot of good things football wise to become a contender.”
He added that, “We are the best recruiting class.”
??NEW MCGILL COMMIT??
Le joueur Chaz Kidder-Alexander DB du Cégep Vanier poursuivra sa carrière avec le Football McGill Club. @McGillAthletics @McGillMFOOT #recrutement2020 #FootRSEQ @vanierathletics
LETS BE GREAT!!! pic.twitter.com/EmZ4nivOwH— RedZone MTL (@RedZoneMTL) December 19, 2019
CFC100 Théodore Seaborn
Théodore Seaborn is also a product of Montréal. In cégep, he played for Les Spartiates du Vieux-Montréal (RSEQ Division 1). The 5’9, 170lbs running back also played for Les Cactus du Collège Notre-Dame (RSEQ) in high school.
??NEW MCGILL COMMIT??
Le porteur de ballon Théodore Seaborn Cégep Vieux-Montréal poursuivra sa carrière avec le Football McGill Club. @McGillAthletics @McGillMFOOT #recrutement2020 #FootRSEQ @cvmfb
LETS BE GREAT !!! pic.twitter.com/JtqXnmsHjC— RedZone MTL (@RedZoneMTL) January 7, 2020
Montréal
CFC60 Alexandre Levac
At a hulking 6’3, 310lbs, Alexandre Levac is sizeable on the offensive line. He played with Les Géants du Cégep Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu (RSEQ Division 1). He says he chose the Carabins because of how close it is to his home and the reputation of the team. He adds that he has the chance to make an impact with the team early on.
As for his future coaches, Levac says he has a good relationship with the team’s offensive lineman coach, Mathieu Pronovost. He added that he had a true connection with the coaches when he and his family spoke with them.
? #Recrutement2020 ?
On s’offre un cadeau ? avant la pause du temps du temps des fêtes. ?
Le joueur de ligne offensive étoilé ⭐️ #CollDiv1 Alexandre Levac des @GeantsFootball a choisi les #Carabins Ⓜ️?
Ses faits saillants ? https://t.co/ez1spLWCYR#TousCarabins #FootRSEQ pic.twitter.com/bb2KHwJlok— Carabins (@Carabins) December 20, 2019
Laurier
CFC200 Afo Awogbemi
Afo Awogbemi played for St. Thomas Aquinas in his hometown of Brampton, Ontario. He is 6’3, 255lbs and plays on both the offensive and defensive lines.
Starting of the New Year with a Bang! @LaurierFootball is excited to add 6’3 255pd Defensive Lineman @AAwogbemi_ from Brampton @Aquinassports to the #TakeFlight2020 Recruiting Class! #SoarAbove pic.twitter.com/5S1QfetHtB
— Dwayne Cameron (@CoachDCameron) January 6, 2020
Queen’s
CFC100 Kirk Jean-Baptiste
Kirk Jean-Baptiste played for the Brook Hill Guard in Bullard, Texas. Originally from Ottawa, Ontario, he is 5’10, 180lbs. He plays as both a running back and defensive back.
Welcome 2020 Commit Kirk Jean – Baptiste to the Queen’s Football Program ???#DAWG#SCHOLAR#O.K.G#ChaGheill??@KatieBurt_CFC @ClintUttley_CFC @cfc_commits @KirkJB_ @OttawaHSFball @Queens_Football @ryanlicandro pic.twitter.com/Y9ynfmUppL
— Coach Nesbitt (@CoachNezQU) December 19, 2019
Windsor
CFC100 Dennis Larocque
Dennis Larocque calls Woodstock, Ontario home. There he played with the Catholic Central Crusaders (TVRA) for five seasons. He also played two seasons with the Forest City Thunderbirds and the London Junior Mustangs (OPFL). He also participated in three Fox 40 Prospect Challenges. At 6’4, 255lbs, he will add size to the Lancers offensive line.
“I chose Windsor because it aligns with my academic goals, and I believe I will be able to achieve my football goals there,” Larocque said, who is interested in political science. “I am very familiar with the coaching staff and believe that they will be able to help me succeed in all aspects of university. I trust them and have worked with most of them before.”
Jean-Paul Circelli, the team’s head coach, taught Larocque in high school. Larocque added that, “Coach Beardy is a fantastic coach and being so young, he understands what it takes to be both a player and a student.”
Larocque is a two-time city champion and a LDA all-star. He has been a captain on the Crusaders in grade 10 and 13. He is also an honour roll graduate.
Please join us in welcoming @alexanderpedda & @larocque_dennis to our program! Both OL athletes come from the London CCH program that our own @CoachCircelli helped build into one of the best HS programs in ??. Excited to add two cornerstone pieces! #GoLancers #Lancer2020Vision pic.twitter.com/fpMYNXWua4
— LancerFootball (@UWLancerFB) December 21, 2019
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