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==Professional career== |
==Professional career== |
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He was drafted in the fourth round, 36th overall by the [[Montreal Alouettes]] and played for two full seasons with the team before being released shortly into his third season on June 26, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/montreal-alouettes-drew-willy-1.4178092|title=Alouettes sign well-travelled QB Drew Willy - CBC Sports}}</ref> He signed with the Argonauts on August 7, 2017 and played in five games with the team while being on the injured list during their [[105th Grey Cup]] victory.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.argonauts.ca/2017/08/07/argos-add-black-two-canadians/|title=Argos re-sign Matt Black, add two Canadians to practice roster - Toronto Argonauts|date=7 August 2017}}</ref> He played in 37 games over three seasons with the Argonauts and was released on February 5, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cfl.ca/2020/02/05/argos-bring-free-agent-db-tommie-campbell-aboard/|title=Eskimos release Natey Adjei|date=February 5, 2020|publisher=[[Canadian Football League]]|access-date=February 5, 2020}}</ref> He signed with [[Edmonton |
He was drafted in the fourth round, 36th overall by the [[Montreal Alouettes]] and played for two full seasons with the team before being released shortly into his third season on June 26, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/montreal-alouettes-drew-willy-1.4178092|title=Alouettes sign well-travelled QB Drew Willy - CBC Sports}}</ref> He signed with the Argonauts on August 7, 2017 and played in five games with the team while being on the injured list during their [[105th Grey Cup]] victory.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.argonauts.ca/2017/08/07/argos-add-black-two-canadians/|title=Argos re-sign Matt Black, add two Canadians to practice roster - Toronto Argonauts|date=7 August 2017}}</ref> He played in 37 games over three seasons with the Argonauts and was released on February 5, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cfl.ca/2020/02/05/argos-bring-free-agent-db-tommie-campbell-aboard/|title=Eskimos release Natey Adjei|date=February 5, 2020|publisher=[[Canadian Football League]]|access-date=February 5, 2020}}</ref> He signed with [[Edmonton Elks|Edmonton]] soon after, but following the cancelled [[2020 CFL season]], he was released on January 9, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.esks.com/2021/01/09/ee-football-team-transactions/|title=EE Football Team transactions|date=January 9, 2021|publisher=[[Canadian Football League]]|access-date=January 11, 2021}}</ref> |
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On August 6, 2021, it was announced that Charette had signed with the Montreal Alouettes.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/06/alouettes-sign-national-receiver-charette/|title=Alouettes sign national receiver Charette|date=August 6, 2021|publisher=[[Canadian Football League]]}}</ref> |
On August 6, 2021, it was announced that Charette had signed with the Montreal Alouettes.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cfl.ca/2021/08/06/alouettes-sign-national-receiver-charette/|title=Alouettes sign national receiver Charette|date=August 6, 2021|publisher=[[Canadian Football League]]}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 01:23, 10 June 2022
| No. 80 Montreal Alouettes | |
 Charette before a Toronto Argonauts game in 2018. | |
| Born: | January 9, 1992 St. Catharines, Ontario |
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| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | Wide receiver |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| University | Guelph |
| CFL draft | 2015, Round: 4, Pick: 36 |
| Drafted by | Montreal Alouettes |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2015–2017 | Montreal Alouettes |
| 2017–2019 | Toronto Argonauts |
| 2020 | Edmonton Eskimos* |
| 2021–present | Montreal Alouettes |
| *Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Career stats | |
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Alex Charette (born January 9, 1992) is a professional Canadian football wide receiver for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was a member of the 105th Grey Cup champion Toronto Argonauts. He played CIS football for the Guelph Gryphons.
Early career
Alex started his football career at Saint Francis Catholic Secondary School in St. Catharines, Ontario and went on to become the first Phoenix graduate to be drafted to a professional sports team.[1] In addition to playing for his high school he played in the Ontario Varsity Football League (OVFL) for the Niagara Spears from 2005 to 2009.[2] In university, he played Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) football with the Guelph Gryphons.
Professional career
He was drafted in the fourth round, 36th overall by the Montreal Alouettes and played for two full seasons with the team before being released shortly into his third season on June 26, 2017.[3] He signed with the Argonauts on August 7, 2017 and played in five games with the team while being on the injured list during their 105th Grey Cup victory.[4] He played in 37 games over three seasons with the Argonauts and was released on February 5, 2020.[5] He signed with Edmonton soon after, but following the cancelled 2020 CFL season, he was released on January 9, 2021.[6]
On August 6, 2021, it was announced that Charette had signed with the Montreal Alouettes.[7]
References
- ^ Gryphon, Peter (2015-05-16). "Great article on Alex Charette". Gryphons Football Blog. Retrieved 2018-12-10.
- ^ "In The CFL". www.niagaraspears.com. Retrieved 2018-12-10.
- ^ "Alouettes sign well-travelled QB Drew Willy - CBC Sports".
- ^ "Argos re-sign Matt Black, add two Canadians to practice roster - Toronto Argonauts". 7 August 2017.
- ^ "Eskimos release Natey Adjei". Canadian Football League. February 5, 2020. Retrieved February 5, 2020.
- ^ "EE Football Team transactions". Canadian Football League. January 9, 2021. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
- ^ "Alouettes sign national receiver Charette". Canadian Football League. August 6, 2021.