James Yurichuk
Canadian football linebacker
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| Intro | Canadian football linebacker | |
| Places | Canada | |
| is | Football player | |
| Work field | Sports | |
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| Birth | 1 November 1986, Brampton, Regional Municipality of Peel, Ontario, Canada | |
| Age | 38 years |
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Biography
James Yurichuk (born November 1, 1986 in Brampton, Ontario) is a professional Canadian football linebacker in the Canadian Football League who is currently a free agent. Yurichuk was drafted by, and played 4 seasons with the BC Lions. He played CIS football for the Bishop's Gaiters.
Professional career
BC Lions
Yurichuk was drafted by the BC Lions in the first round of the 2009 CFL Draft. He played primarily on special teams in the 2009 BC Lions season and was among the league leaders in special teams tackles. His dribbled ball kick that led to a Lions touchdown in week 6 was considered the turning point of the game and demonstrated his knowledge of Canadian football rules.
Toronto Argonauts
On February 15 2013, the first day of CFL free agency Yurichuk signed with the Toronto Argonauts. He earned the Jake Gaudaur Veterans' Trophy in 2014.