Chris Schleuger
No. 57 BC Lions | |
![]() Schleuger with the Alouettes in 2022 | |
Born: | Wesley, Iowa, U.S. | May 12, 1995
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Career information | |
Status | Active |
CFL status | American |
Position(s) | Offensive lineman |
Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
Weight | 305 lb (138 kg) |
College | Alabama-Birmingham Northern Iowa Iowa Western CC |
High school | West Hancock High |
Career history | |
As player | |
2018 | Pittsburgh Steelers* |
2018 | Saskatchewan Roughriders* |
2019 | Birmingham Iron |
2019–2022 | Montreal Alouettes |
2023–present | BC Lions |
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Career stats | |
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Chris Schleuger (born May 12, 1995) is an American professional football offensive lineman for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
College career
[edit]Schleuger first played college football for the Iowa Western Community College Reivers in 2014.[1] He then transferred to the University of Northern Iowa to play for the Panthers in 2015, where he played in all 14 games, starting in eight at left tackle.[1][2] Schleuger transferred again to the University of Alabama at Birmingham where he played for the UAB Blazers, playing in 13 games in 2017, starting in 12 at left guard.[1][2]
Professional career
[edit]Pittsburgh Steelers
[edit]After going undrafted in the 2018 NFL draft, Schleuger signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers as a free agent.[2] He attended training camp with the team, but was part of the final cuts on September 1, 2018.[3]
Saskatchewan Roughriders
[edit]On September 26, 2018, Schleuger signed a practice roster agreement with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.[4] However, he did not dress in a game and became a free agent at the end of the season.[2] [5]
Birmingham Iron
[edit]In November 2018, Schleuger signed with the Birmingham Iron.[6] He was eventually released by the team before the league folded.[7]
Montreal Alouettes
[edit]Schleuger signed with the Montreal Alouettes on May 19, 2019.[8] He played and started in 13 regular season games in 2019 and also started in the East Semi-Final loss to the Edmonton Eskimos that year.[2][8] He did not play in 2020 due to the cancellation of the 2020 CFL season.
In 2021, Schleuger played in three games, starting in two.[8] He signed a contract extension with the Alouettes on February 7, 2022, and played in six games in 2022, starting in three.[8][9] He became a free agent upon the expiry of his contract on February 14, 2023.[10]
BC Lions
[edit]On the first day of free agency, on February 14, 2023, Schleuger signed with the BC Lions, to a two-year contract.[11][12] He spent most of the 2023 season as a healthy scratch, but started in one game at left tackle in August.[2][13]
Personal life
[edit]Schleuger was born to parents Matt and Kathy Schleuger and has one brother.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Chris Schleuger". UAB Blazers. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f "Chris Schleuger". BC Lions. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
- ^ "Steelers reduce roster to 53". Pittsburgh Steelers. September 1, 2018.
- ^ "Notebook: Naaman Roosevelt will miss Sunday's game". Saskatchewan Roughriders. September 26, 2018.
- ^ "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved October 2, 2022.
- ^ "Birmingham Iron adds players from Alabama, UAB, South Alabama". al.com. November 9, 2018.
- ^ "Inside the CFL: Chris Schleuger is Alouettes' giant diamond in rough". Montreal Gazette. October 11, 2019.
- ^ a b c d "2023 CFL Guide" (PDF). Canadian Football League. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 8, 2023. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
- ^ "They extend their stays in Montreal". Montreal Alouettes. February 7, 2022.
- ^ "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
- ^ "Lions Sign American OL Chris Schleuger". BC Lions. February 14, 2023.
- ^ "B.C. Lions sign offensive tackle Chris Schleuger". 3DownNation. February 14, 2023.
- ^ "Game Notes" (PDF). Canadian Football League. Retrieved February 2, 2024.