Ayden Eberhardt (born May 3, 1998) is an American professional

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for the

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of the

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(CFL). He played

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Early life

Eberhardt played

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at Loveland High School in

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College career

Eberhardt played

from 2017 to 2021. He was

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in 2016. He played in seven games in 2017 but did not record any statistics. Eberhardt appeared in 12 games in 2018, catching five passes for 46 yards and making five tackles on

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. He played in 13 games, starting two, in 2019, recording eight receptions for 168 yards and two touchdowns while also totaling eight special teams tackles. He appeared in six games in the

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shortened 2020 season, catching 16 passes for 252 yards. Eberhardt played in eight games, starting one, in 2021, totaling 21 receptions for 298 yards. In 2021, he was also a semifinalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy, which is given to college football's best scholar-athlete.

Professional career

Eberhardt went undrafted in the

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. Eberhardt signed with the

of the

(CFL) on January 27, 2023. He was moved to the

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on June 4, promoted to the active roster on June 16, moved back to the practice roster on July 2, and released on November 13, 2023. He played in two games, both starts, for the Lions in 2023, catching five passes for 69 yards. Eberhardt re-signed with the Lions on November 22, 2023.

References

External links

BC Lions profile
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