Luke Burton-Krahn
No. 52 Edmonton Elks | |
Born: | Victoria, British Columbia, Canada | May 7, 1997
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Career information | |
Status | Active |
CFL status | National |
Position(s) | Long snapper, Defensive lineman |
Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
Weight | 206 lb (93 kg) |
University | British Columbia |
High school | Esquimalt |
CFL draft | 2023, Round: 3, Pick: 23 |
Drafted by | Edmonton Elks |
Career history | |
As player | |
2023–present | Edmonton Elks |
Career stats | |
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Luke Burton-Krahn (born May 7, 1997) is a Canadian professional gridiron football long snapper and defensive lineman for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played U Sports at the University of British Columbia.
Early life and university career
Burton-Krahn played rugby at Esquimalt High School and for the Victoria Spartans.[1] He went on to attend the University of British Columbia and play four seasons for the Thunderbirds as a defensive lineman and long snapper. In 26 career games, Burton-Krahn tallied 60 total tackles, four tackles for loss, two sacks, and one forced fumble.
Professional career
Edmonton Elks
Burton-Krahn was drafted in the third round, 23rd overall, by the Edmonton Elks in the 2023 CFL Draft and signed with the team on May 8, 2023.[2]
Burton-Krahn played in the first three games of the regular season before being moved to the six-game injured list on June 28, 2023. On September 24, 2023, Burton-Krahn was moved from the six-game injured list to the practice roster.[3] He played in the final two games of the season after returning from injury. Burton-Krahn finished the season with six special teams tackles.
References
- ^ Dheenshaw, Cleve (May 3, 2023). "Victoria lineman Dontae Bull selected first overall in CFL draft". Times Colonist. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
- ^ "Edmonton Elks sign 11, including second overall CFL draft pick LB Michael Brodrique". 3DownNation. May 8, 2023. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
- ^ "Elks release pair". Edmonton Elks. September 24, 2023. Retrieved August 16, 2024.