Paul Woldu

Paul Woldu
No. 12     Saskatchewan Roughriders
Date of birth (1984-09-14) September 14, 1984
Place of birth Regina, Saskatchewan
Career information
Status Active
CFL status National
Position(s) CB
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 170 lb (77 kg)
University Saskatchewan
CFL draft 2008 / Round: 5 / Pick: 36
Drafted by Montreal Alouettes
Career history
As player
2006 Saskatchewan Roughriders*
20082011 Montreal Alouettes
2012–present Saskatchewan Roughriders
*Offseason and/or practice roster member only
Career stats

Paul Woldu (born September 14, 1984) is a professional Canadian football cornerback for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was drafted by the Montreal Alouettes in the fifth round of the 2008 CFL Draft where he spent four years with the team. He played CIS football for the Saskatchewan Huskies football team.

Early years

Woldu was born in Regina, Saskatchewan, and attended Dr. Martin LeBoldus High School. He played junior football with the Regina Thunder and earned an invitation as a non-roster player to the Saskatchewan Roughriders 2006 training camp, where he participated in a pre-season game before being released.[1][2][3]

Upon his release from the Riders, Woldu played CIS football for the Saskatchewan Huskies for the 2006 and 2007 seasons, assisting them to the 2006 Hardy Cup and Mitchell Bowl championships and where he was named to the 2007 All-Canadian first-team. Woldu has won 3 Grey Cups in his career, two with the Montreal Alouettes in 2009 and 2010, and one with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2013..[4][5]

References

  1. McCormick, Murray (2006-05-19). "Woldu wants to strut stuff at the big camp". Leader-Post. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
  2. McCormick, Murray (2008-07-18). "Montreal's Woldu knows what to expect". Leader-Post. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
  3. Switzer, Tim (2006-10-16). "Loss hurts Woldu". Leader-Post. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
  4. Jaster, Chris (2008-11-19). "Woldu representing Sask. on the field". Leader-Post. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
  5. "Former Huskie Woldu finds success in the CFL". Canadian Interuniversity Sport. 2008-07-28. Retrieved 2009-03-15.


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