Tomas Jack-Kurdyla
No. 64 Edmonton Elks | |
![]() Jack-Kurdyla with the Edmonton Elks in 2023 | |
Born: | (1996-02-27) February 27, 1996 (age 28) Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
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Career information | |
Status | 6-Game Injured List |
CFL status | National |
Position(s) | OL |
Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
Weight | 300 lb (140 kg) |
College | Buffalo (2016–2019) |
High school | Vanier College (Montreal, Quebec) |
CFL draft | 2020, Round: 1, Pick: 4 |
Drafted by | Edmonton Eskimos |
Career history | |
As player | |
2021–present | Edmonton Elks |
Career stats | |
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Tomas Jack-Kurdyla (born February 27, 1996) is a Canadian professional football offensive lineman for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the Buffalo Bulls from 2016 to 2019.
Early life
Jack-Kurdyla grew up in Montreal, Quebec. He played against his eventual Edmonton teammate, Mathieu Betts.[1] He attended Vanier College in Montreal.[2] He worked at several jobs while growing up, including at a Provigo grocery store, AMC movie theatre, Vanier Sports Complex, as a mover and lawnmower.[3]
College career
Jack-Kurdyla spent four seasons on the offensive line at Buffalo. As a freshman, he started eight games for the Bulls. Jack-Kurdyla started every game of his sophomore season and was named Academic All-MAC as well as CoSIDA Academic All-District.[2] As a senior in 2019, he started 11 games at right guard. He helped the offensive line allow a program-low eight sacks and helped set a school record in rushing yards with 3,256.[4] Jack-Kurdyla started 40 games in his college career.[5] At the Buffalo pro day, Jack-Kurdyla did 18 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press and posted a 23-inch vertical leap, eight-foot, three-inch broad jump, 5.35 time in the 40-yard sprint and 4.75 shuttle.[6]
Professional career
Jack-Kurdyla was drafted fourth overall in the 2020 CFL Draft by the Edmonton Eskimos. He became the highest-drafted Buffalo player in the CFL.[4] He did not play in 2020 due to the cancellation of the 2020 CFL season and was officially signed by the Edmonton Elks on February 17, 2021.[7]
References
- ^ Moddejonge, Gerry (April 30, 2020). "Eskimos draft Buffalo O-lineman Tomas Jack-Kurdyla fourth overall". Edmonton Sun. Retrieved May 15, 2020.
- ^ a b DeCicco, Anthony (May 1, 2020). "Former Bulls offensive lineman Tomas Jack-Kurdyla selected fourth overall in 2020 CFL Draft". The Spectrum. Retrieved May 15, 2020.
- ^ Dunk, Justin (April 15, 2020). "Canadian OL Tomas Jack-Kurdyla learned how to be a pro from NFL star Khalil Mack". 3 Down Nation. Retrieved May 15, 2020.
- ^ a b Prusak, Helen (May 2, 2020). "UB's Tomas Jack-Kurdyla selected 4th overall in CFL Draft". WIVB. Retrieved May 15, 2020.
- ^ "Tomas Jack-Kurdyla becomes highest drafted UB player in CFL history". The Buffalo News. May 1, 2020. Retrieved May 15, 2020.
- ^ Dunk, Justin (March 12, 2020). "Canadian OL Tomas Jack-Kurdyla performs at University of Buffalo pro day". 3 Down Nation. Retrieved May 15, 2020.
- ^ "EE Football Team Sign Seven from 2020 Draft Class, One More". Edmonton Football Team. February 17, 2021. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
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