Theo Grant (born October 31, 2000) is a Canadian professional

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. He most recently played for the

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of the

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(CFL).

University career

Grant played

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for the

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from 2019 to 2023. He did not play in 2020 due to the cancellation of the

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Professional career

Grant was drafted in the fourth round, 32nd overall, by the

in the 2023 CFL Draft and signed with the team on May 11, 2023. Following

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training camp, he returned to Queen's to complete his university eligibility. On January 10, 2024, it was announced that Grant had re-signed with the Alouettes to a three-year contract. He earned a roster spot in training camp in

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and made his professional debut as a backup offensive lineman on June 7, 2024, against the

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. He played in 16 regular season games in 2024. He was released in the following offseason on May 1, 2025.

References

External links

Montreal Alouettes bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Grant, Theo 2000 births Living people Canadian football offensive linemen Montreal Alouettes players Canadian football people from Halifax, Nova Scotia Queen's Golden Gaels football players