Jason Clermont
[edit] BiographyAcquired: Drafted in the first round (fourth overall) in the 2002 CFL Canadian Draft. 2006: An inspirational leader for the Lions in 2006, Clermont battled through what would have been a season ending injury for many after tearing his MCL in Week 1 versus Saskatchewan. Returning to the field after missing only seven games, he finished the year with 44 receptions for 507 yards (4th) and three TD’s. Jason also contributed a playoff career-high, nine catches for 98 yards in the 2006 West Championship. 2005: Appeared in all 18 games while recorded a second consecutive 1,000-yard season with 1,042 yards on 78 catches becoming only the sixth Lion to accomplish that feat. Ranked 12th in the CFL in receptions and 16th in yards. 2004: Was named the Most Valuable Canadian in the Grey Cup when he grabbed 4 passes for 71 yards and a TD. Named to the 2004 West All-Star Team and received the CFL's Most Outstanding Canadian Award. 2002: Recognized as the Outstanding Rookie in the West. Notable: Currently ranks 13th in yards with 4,119 while recording 27 TDs. Until last season’s injury limited Clermont to 11 games, he had missed only three games in his CFL career and had averaged over 80 catches and 1,100 yards in his previous two seasons. College: In his senior year at the University of Regina, Clermont tallied 41 receptions for 807 yards and 14 touchdowns, earning him a position on the CISport All-Canadian Team, a Canada West All-Star honour, a Canada West Most Outstanding Player Award, and an invitation to play in the East-West Shrine Game in San Francisco to compete against top NCAA graduating players (an honour bestowed upon only two CIS players annually). His performance caught the attention of the BC Lions who drafted him 4th overall. Personal: Clermont has played football since the age of 8 and is an avid golfer. Growing up, his heroes were Jerry Rice and Wayne Gretzky and his mentor was football coach Davin Kivisto. His favourite CFL player of all time is Henry 'Gizmo' Williams. Clermont is a proud supporter of the MS Society and the Heart and Stroke Foundation, and is a spokesperson for the Lions in their partnership with the United Way. Additionally, he is one of the core motivators for Lions in the House. During the 2005 off season, Clermont returned to school to complete his Bachelor of Administration degree at the University of Regina. [edit] Statistics<stats> Player=Jason Clermont Sport=CFL </stats> [edit] References[edit] Related Articles[edit] Recent Jason Clermont ArmchairGM Stories
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