Simon Fraser University wide receiver Lemar Durant was selected 18th overall by the Calgary Stampeders in the 2015 CFL Draft this week.
Durant, who is from Coquitlam and started his football career with the Centennial Centaurs, finished his three years at SFU with 175 receptions, 2,392 receiving yards and 28 touchdowns in 25 games. He was a standout during the Great Northwest Athletic Conference, receiving first-team all-star honours and the all-region team honourable mention.
"Lemar has a tremendous skill set and Calgary is getting an excellent football player and an outstanding young man," said Clan football head coach Kelly Bates. "The SFU football program and alumni wish him great success and we look forward to watching Lemar's impact at the next level."
Durant, who caught 91 passes for 1,318 yards and 17 touchdowns in 2012, was the fourth receiver selected in the draft and the only athlete from SFU selected this year.
Since 2010, when Simon Fraser began competing in NCAA, four Clan receivers have been drafted into the CFL.
