Nathan Kanya (born October 17, 1984 is a professional Canadian football linebacker who is currently retired. After finishing his CIS career with the UBC Thunderbirds in Vancouver BC, he signed as an undrafted free agent with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on March 2, 2011.[1]

Nathan Kanya
No. 42     Free agent
Date of birth (1984-10-17) October 17, 1984 (age 39)
Career information
CFL statusNational
Position(s)LB
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight220 lb (100 kg)
Canada universityBritish Columbia
High schoolCathedral
CFL draft2009 / Undrafted
Career history
As player
20112012Hamilton Tiger-Cats
20132014Edmonton Eskimos
2015Saskatchewan Roughriders
Career stats

Nathan was acquired by the Edmonton Eskimos via a trade deal with the Hamilton Ticats on February 5, 2013 [2]

Following the 2015 CFL season, Kanya was re-signed by the Saskatchewan Roughriders for the 2016 season. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Nathan retired in June 2016.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ "Ticats Strengthen Canadian Content - Hamilton Tiger-Cats". Ticats.ca. 2 March 2011. Retrieved 30 May 2016.
  2. ^ "Esks load up on Canadian talent in trade with Hamilton - Edmonton Eskimos". Esks.com. 5 February 2013. Retrieved 30 May 2016.
  3. ^ "Riders Re-Sign Five Nationals". Riderville.com. 10 November 2015. Retrieved 30 May 2016.

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