Nolan MacMillan (born December 21, 1990) is a former professional

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who played in seven seasons for the

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of the

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(CFL). He is a

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champion after winning with the Redblacks in 2016 and was named a CFL East Division All-Star in

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High school

MacMillan attended

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. He attended the

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as a senior.

College career

MacMillan played college football for the

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from 2010 to 2013 while using a redshirt season in 2009.

Professional career

MacMillan was drafted ninth overall in the

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by the

and was the first player ever to be drafted by the team. After completing his college eligibility, MacMillan signed with the Redblacks on May 28, 2014. He became a free agent upon the expiry of his contract on February 8, 2022. He announced his retirement on August 5, 2022, and finished his career having played in 87 games and three

s, including the championship win in 2016.

Personal life

MacMillan was born in

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to parents Janet and Paul MacMillan.

References

External links

Ottawa Redblacks bio
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