Tyson Pencer (born February 10, 1989) is a

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who is currently a free agent. He was ranked as the ninth best player in the

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’s Amateur Scouting Bureau September rankings for players eligible in the 2012 CFL Draft. After redshirting for the 2008 season, Pencer played his freshman and sophomore seasons for the

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in 2009 and 2010. He left the program for personal reasons and played for the Okanagan Sun of the

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in 2011.

Professional career

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Pencer was selected 3rd overall in the 2012 CFL Draft by the

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. He signed with the team on May 30, 2012. He was released on June 12, 2014 Bombers release Pencer, Robertson
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Edmonton Eskimos

Pencer signed with the Edmonton Eskimos on May 14, 2015.

References

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