Anthony Vandal
| No. 58 Toronto Argonauts | |
 Vandal with the Toronto Argonauts in 2024 | |
| Born: | June 3, 1998 Sorel-Tracy, Quebec, Canada |
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| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | Offensive lineman |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
| Weight | 300 lb (140 kg) |
| University | Sherbrooke |
| CEGEP | Cégep de Lévis |
| High school | Seminaire Saint-Joseph |
| CFL draft | 2023, round: 8, pick: 72 |
| Drafted by | Toronto Argonauts |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2023 | Toronto Argonauts* |
| 2024–present | Toronto Argonauts |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Honours | Second Team All-Canadian (2022) |
| Career stats | |
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Anthony Vandal (born June 3, 1998) is a Canadian professional football offensive lineman for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
University career
Vandal played U Sports football for the Sherbrooke Vert & Or from 2018 to 2023.[1] He was named the RSEQ Rookie of the Year in 2018 and was an RSEQ All-Star three times.[1] In 2022, he was named a U Sports Second Team All-Canadian.[1]
Professional career
Vandal was drafted in the eighth round, 72nd overall, with the last pick in the 2023 CFL draft by the Toronto Argonauts.[2] He then signed with the team on May 5, 2023.[3] Following training camp, he was placed on the suspended list and was eventually released as he returned to the Vert & Or to complete his U Sports eligibility.[3][4] He re-signed with the Argonauts on November 22, 2023.[5]
Following training camp in 2024, Vandal made the opening day roster as a backup offensive lineman and made his professional debut on June 9, 2024, against the BC Lions.[1] Following an injury to Gregor MacKellar, Vandal made his first professional start on August 9, 2024, against the Calgary Stampeders.[6] He played in all 18 regular season games and started the last ten, and did not relinquish his starting position when MacKellar returned from injury.[6] Vandal played and started in all three post-season games, including the 111th Grey Cup where the Argonauts defeated the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 41–24.[6][7]
References
- ^ a b c d "Anthony Vandal". Toronto Argonauts. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
- ^ "Gentle Giant: Vandal remains calm as final draft pick". Canadian Football League. May 4, 2023.
- ^ a b "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
- ^ "Argos release 19 as part of final roster cuts, including QB Ben Holmes". 3DownNation. June 2, 2023.
- ^ "Argos Transactions: Wednesday, November 22, 2023". Toronto Argonauts. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
- ^ a b c "111th Grey Cup notes" (PDF). Canadian Football League. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
- ^ "Play-by-Play, 111th Grey Cup". Canadian Football League. November 17, 2024.