Graduating receiver CHRIS DOBKO has signed a free agent
contract with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League. After
going undrafted last season Dobko returned to the Dinos to complete his
eligibility, determined to get a shot at professional football. “Over the past
year, Chris has really matured. He was a talented player, but being snubbed by
the CFL, lit a fire in him. Chris took his preparation to a new level this year
and it showed in his performance on the field and his leadership in the locker
room.” Declared Coach Blake Nill.
The 6’, 200 lbs. native of St. Albert, AB., had fabulous senior season earning Conference
all-star recognition for a third consecutive season. He became the school’s
all-time leading receiver thanks to 33 receptions in Conference play winding up
with 155 career receptions. His 33 receptions were for 526 yards for an average
of 15.9 per catch and 87.7 yards per game.
The 23 year-old Dobko is in his
final year of Arts courses at the University
of Calgary. During his
time as a Dinos, Chris had the distinction of playing for five Canada West
Championship teams, as well as competing in three Vanier Cups.
Chris joined the Dinos in 2009
after spending one year with the Edmonton Wildcats of the Prairie Junior
Football Conference. In his high school days he was Most Valuable Player in the
Edmonton Metro League in Grade 12.
Dobko will have no shortage of
former teammates when he attends the Alouettes camp. No fewer than six former
Dinos are with the Alouettes, safety Mike Edem, running back Steven Lumbala,
defensive end Mike Klassen, long snapper Jared Zaleski, corner Jamal Knowles, and
defensive linemen Josh Symons.
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