Brock Gowanlock (born July 11, 1996) is a Canadian professional

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and

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. He was most recently a member of the

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of the

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(CFL).

Junior career

Gowanlock played for the

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of the

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from 2014 to 2015 as a

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University career

Gowanlock was recruited to play for the

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, where he played from 2016 to 2021. He played in 38 total games where he had 177 total tackles, 11 sacks, and five forced fumbles.

Professional career

Montreal Alouettes

Gowanlock was drafted in the eighth round, 66th overall, by the

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in the 2020 CFL Draft. However, he did not play in 2020 due to the cancellation of both the

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and the

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. He signed with the team ahead of the

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, but he was released before the season began on July 26, 2021, and he returned to school to complete his playing eligibility. Gowanlock re-signed with the Alouettes on January 21, 2022. He played in ten games where he had two defensive tackles and five special teams tackles. He also played in both playoff games that year where he had one special teams tackle. In

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, Gowanlock played in 10 regular season games and had two defensive tackles, five special teams tackles, and one fumble recovery. In the 2024 season, he played in just three games, sitting out the rest on the injured list, where he had two special teams tackles. He became a

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upon the expiry of his contract on February 11, 2025.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

On February 11, 2025, Gowanlock signed a one-year contract with the

. However, he was released at the opening of training camp on May 10, 2025.

References

External links

Winnipeg Blue Bombers bio
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Gowanlock, Brock 1996 births Living people Canadian football defensive linemen Manitoba Bisons football players Montreal Alouettes players Players of Canadian football from British Columbia Sportspeople from Duncan, British Columbia Canadian Junior Football League players Winnipeg Blue Bombers players