Patrick Levels (born July 13, 1994) is a Canadian football defensive back who is currently a free agent. He was most recently a member of the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Baylor University. Levels has also been a member of the Calgary Stampeders, Montreal Alouettes, and Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

Patrick Levels
No. 3     Free Agent
Levels with the Redblacks in 2022
Born: (1994-07-13) July 13, 1994 (age 29)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Career information
StatusActive
CFL statusAmerican
Position(s)Defensive back
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight196 lb (89 kg)
CollegeBaylor
High schoolDallas Roosevelt
Career history
As player
20172018Calgary Stampeders
2019Montreal Alouettes
2020*Hamilton Tiger-Cats
2021Montreal Alouettes
2022Ottawa Redblacks
Career highlights and awards
CFL East All-Star2019
Career stats

Professional career edit

Calgary Stampeders edit

Levels played for the Calgary Stampeders from 2017 to 2018 and won his first Grey Cup championship following the Stampeders' victory in the 106th Grey Cup game.[1]

Montreal Alouettes edit

After signing as a free agent with the Montreal Alouettes, Levels played in all 18 games where he had 86 defensive tackles, five sacks, and two forced fumbles and was named a CFL East All-Star at year's end.[1]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats edit

On February 12, 2020, Levels signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.[1] However, the 2020 CFL season was cancelled and he did not play for the team.

Montreal Alouettes (II) edit

Levels re-signed with the Montreal Alouettes on February 9, 2021.[2] In 12 games, he recorded 42 defensive tackles, three sacks, one interception, and one touchdown. He became a free agent upon the expiry of his contract on February 8, 2022.[3]

Ottawa Redblacks edit

On February 9, 2022, it was announced that Levels had signed with the Ottawa Redblacks.[4] He had a productive season for Ottawa in 2022, playing in 13 regular season games contributing with 59 tackles, four sacks, and one forced fumble. On May 16, 2023 the Redblacks announced they had released Levels.[5]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c "Ticats level up defence, sign DB/LB Patrick Levels". Canadian Football League. February 12, 2020.
  2. ^ "Sewell, Ackie, Levels et and other big names at defence!". MontrealAlouettes.com. February 9, 2021. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
  3. ^ "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
  4. ^ "Redblacks agree to terms with Levels, Hunter". Canadian Football League. February 9, 2022.
  5. ^ "REDBLACKS release American LB Patrick Levels". Ottawa REDBLACKS. 2023-05-16. Retrieved 2023-05-16.

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