ACQUIRED: Signed with Roughriders in May 2023.

YEARS WITH ROUGHRIDERS: 2

YEARS IN CFL: 2

2023: Attended rookie mini-camp with the New York Jets in 2023 before signing with the Roughriders shortly before training camp. He suited up for 12 CFL games, the first of which was on June 11 in the season opener at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton.

COLLEGE: He spent three seasons at Auburn University (2020-22) where he lined up at all five positions along the offensive line over 27 games. Council ended his collegiate career with an appearance in the NFLPA Collegiate All-Star Game. He was also named Auburn’s Offensive Lineman of the Year. Prior to transferring to Auburn, he spent three seasons (2017-19) at University of Akron, starting at left and right tackle, left guard and centre. Council played in 25 games, starting all but one, including nine as a redshirt freshman.

FAST FACT: Council made the Dean’s List at Akron, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in sport management and sport studies.

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