Ed Gainey (Canadian football)
| No. 11 Saskatchewan Roughriders | |
| Date of birth | June 6, 1990 |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | Winston-Salem, North Carolina |
| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | International |
| Position(s) | DB |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| College | Appalachian State |
| High school | Winston-Salem (NC) Mount Tabor |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2012–2014 | Montreal Alouettes |
| 2014–2015 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| 2016–present | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
Edward Eugene Gainey (born June 6, 1990) is a Canadian football defensive back for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Appalachian State University and attended Mount Tabor High School in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He has also been a member of the Montreal Alouettes and Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the CFL.
Early years
Gainey played high school football for the Mount Tabor High School Spartans. He was a two-time all-region selection and Shrine Bowl participant. He intercepted six passes, forced three fumbles and was the team’s second-leading tackler his senior year as the Spartans advanced to the 4-A state championship game. Gainey led the state with 13 interceptions as a junior.[1]
College career
Gainey played for the Appalachian State Mountaineers from 2008 to 2011. He finished his college career with 168 defensive tackles, five interceptions and 59 pass breakups. He was named second team All-Southern Conference in 2009 and 2010.[2]
Professional career
Montreal Alouettes
Gainey signed with the Montreal Alouettes on May 3, 2012. He made his CFL debut on July 6, 2012 against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He signed a three-year contract with the Alouettes in January 2014.[3] Gainey was released by the Alouettes on June 21, 2014.[2]
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Gainey was signed by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on July 16, 2014.[2]
Saskatchewan Roughriders
Gainey signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on February 10, 2016.[4]
References
- ↑ "ED GAINEY". appstatesports.com. Archived from the original on November 30, 2014. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
- 1 2 3 "Ed Gainey". ticats.ca. Archived from the original on November 30, 2014. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
- ↑ "ALOUETTES INK ED GAINEY AND FORTIFY DEFENCE". en.montrealalouettes.com. January 7, 2014. Archived from the original on January 8, 2014. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
- ↑ "RIDERS SIGN DEFENSIVE BACK ED GAINEY". cfl.ca. February 10, 2016. Archived from the original on February 10, 2016. Retrieved February 10, 2016.