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DeutschTyson Hergott
| No. 96 Toronto Argonauts | |
 Hergott with the Toronto Argonauts in 2024 | |
| Born: | December 12, 2001 Waterloo, Ontario, Canada |
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| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | Defensive lineman |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Weight | 246 lb (112 kg) |
| University | Waterloo |
| High school | St. David Catholic |
| CFL draft | 2024, round: 3, pick: 24 |
| Drafted by | Toronto Argonauts |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2024–present | Toronto Argonauts |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Tyson Hergott (born December 12, 2001) is a Canadian professional football defensive lineman for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
University career
[edit]Hergott played U Sports football for the Waterloo Warriors from 2019 to 2023.[1][2] He did not play in 2020 due to the cancellation of the 2020 U Sports football season. Then, during the winter of 2021, Hergott suffered an achilles tendon rupture during an off-season workout which caused his to miss the entire 2021 season.[3] In 2023, he recorded 53 total tackles, 13.5 tackles for a loss, 11 sacks, three forced fumbles, and one interception.[2] For his outstanding season, Hergott was named a U Sports First Team All-Canadian and was named the OUA lineman of the year.[1][4]
Professional career
[edit]Hergott was drafted in the third round, 24th overall, in the 2024 CFL draft by the Toronto Argonauts and signed with the team on May 1, 2024.[5] Following training camp in 2024, he accepted a practice roster spot with the team.[6] Hergott soon after made his professional debut on July 4, 2024, against the Saskatchewan Roughriders.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Tyson Hergott". Toronto Argonauts. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
- ^ a b "Tyson Hergott". Waterloo Warriors. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
- ^ "Tyson Hergott: From career-threatening injuries to Canadian football's biggest stage". Imprint. June 18, 2024.
- ^ "Hergott claims Metras Award as OUA lineman of the year". Waterloo Warriors. November 8, 2023.
- ^ "Argos add nine Canadians to roster during 2024 CFL draft". Toronto Argonauts. May 1, 2024.
- ^ "Game Notes" (PDF). Canadian Football League. Retrieved August 16, 2024.