Jonathan Langa (born November 15, 1990) is a Canadian former professional football defensive back who played for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was selected by the Tiger-Cats in the 3rd round, with the 20th overall pick, of the 2015 CFL draft. He played CIS football for the Saint Mary's Huskies from 2012 to 2014.
| York Lions | |
 Langa with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2019 | |
| Born: | November 15, 1990 Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada |
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| Career information | |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | DB |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Weight | 214 lb (97 kg) |
| University | Saint Mary's |
| CFL draft | 2015, undrafted |
| Drafted by | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| Career history | |
| As coach | |
| 2024–present | York Lions (Defensive backs coach) |
| As player | |
| 2015–2019 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| Career stats | |
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College achievements
edit155 Total Tackles 2 Quarterback Sacks 2 Forced Fumbles 2 Fumble Recoveries 3 Time AUS All-Star CIS Defensive Player of the Year (2014)
Single season record with 80 tackles in 8 games, set a school record of 13 tackles in a game vs St. Francis Xavier University.[1]
Professional career
editLanga was drafted by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the third round of the 2015 CFL Draft.[2] He dressed in 16 games in the 2015 season.
References
edit- ^ "Jonathan Langa locks up CIS honour". Retrieved 2015-09-16.
- ^ "CFL draft: Ottawa Redblacks take offensive lineman Alex Mateas No. 1". thechronicleherald.ca. Retrieved 2015-09-17.
External links
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