Leif Thorsen

Leif Thorsen is a Canadian former offensive guard for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was drafted by the Lions in the first round of the 2001 CFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Montana.

Leif Thorsen
No. 79     BC Lions
Born:Courtenay, British Columbia
Career information
Position(s)Offensive Guard
Height6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
Weight295 lb (134 kg)
CollegeMontana Grizzlies football
High schoolFlathead High School
CFL draft2001 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8
Career history
As player
2001BC Lions
Career highlights and awards

Early Life and College

Thorsen was born in Courtenay, British Columbia and lived there until the fourth grade. He played high school football at Flathead High School in Kalispell, Montana. Thorsen then played college football at the University of Montana where he was a three-year starter at right guard. He became a two-time honorable mention All-Big Sky Conference selection.[1]

Professional career

Thorsen was chosen eighth overall by the BC Lions in the first round of the 2001 CFL Draft.[1] He played for the team for one season before retiring from football.[2]

References
  1. Missoulian, JON KASPER of the. "UM's Thorsen taken in first round of CFL draft". missoulian.com.
  2. Beamish, Mike. "Leos play it safe in draft". CFL.ca. The Vancouver Sun. Retrieved June 16, 2018.
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