Leif Thorsen

Leif Thorsen
No. 79     BC Lions
Born: Courtenay, British Columbia
Career information
Position(s) Offensive Guard
Height 6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
Weight 295 lb (134 kg)
College Montana Grizzlies football
High school Flathead High School
CFL draft 2001 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8
Career history
As player
2001 BC Lions
Career highlights and awards

Leif Thorsen is a former Canadian offensive guard for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was drafted by the Lions in the first round of the 2001 CFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Montana.

Early Life and College

Thorsen was born in Courtenay, British Columbia and lived there until the fourth grade. He played high school football at Flathead High School in Kalispell, Montana. Thorsen then played college football at the University of Montana where he was a three-year starter at right guard. He became a two-time honorable mention All-Big Sky Conference selection.[1]

Professional career

Thorsen was chosen eighth overall by the BC Lions in the first round of the 2001 CFL Draft.[1] He played for the team for one season before retiring from football.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 Kasper, Jon. "UM's Thorsen taken in first round of CFL draft". The Missoulian. Retrieved June 16, 2018.
  2. ↑ Beamish, Mike. "Leos play it safe in draft". CFL.ca. The Vancouver Sun. Retrieved June 16, 2018.
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