Ryan Ackerman (born August 9, 1985) is a former

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and

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player.

Biography

Ackerman is a native of

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and attended Thom Collegiate, where he played both sports. An offensive lineman, Ackerman played football for the

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and was picked up by the

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in the fourth round of the 2007 CFL Draft, the 28th overall selection. He was added to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers' practice roster in 2009. Ackerman, a rugby union prop, played for the

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. He earned a

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cap in a Test match against Romania at Ellerslie Rugby Park in Edmonton in 2017.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Ackerman, Ryan 1985 births Living people Canadian rugby union players Canada international rugby union players Rugby union players from Saskatchewan Canadian football people from Regina, Saskatchewan Canadian football offensive linemen Regina Rams players Rugby union props Footballers who switched code

Biography

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