Paul Cranmer (born November 27, 1969) is a Canadian former professional

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who played two seasons in the

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(CFL) with the

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and

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. He was selected by the Roughriders in the fourth found of the 1993 CFL draft after playing

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Early life and college

Paul Cranmer was born on November 27, 1969, in

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. He played

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as a

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. Cranmer joined the

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as a

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wide receiver in 1989. He recorded one solo tackle in 1990. He then transferred to play for the

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from 1991 to 1992, seeing limited playing time at

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and on

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Professional career

Cranmer was selected by the

in the fourth round, with the 25th overall pick, of the 1993 CFL draft. He played in one game for the Roughriders during the 1993 season, recording one special teams tackle. He wore jersey number 16 while with the Roughriders. Cranmer played in two games for the

of the CFL in 1994. He wore number 80 with the Argonauts.

Personal life

Cranmer is the son of CFL player Dave Cranmer.

References

External links

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Cranmer, Paul Living people 1969 births Canadian football slotbacks Players of Canadian football from Alberta Grand Valley State Lakers football players Saskatchewan Roughriders players Toronto Argonauts players Canadian football people from Calgary West Virginia Mountaineers football players American football running backs Players of American football from Alberta